If University was riding high fresh off their 12-1 takedown of Fairfax last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Wildcats fell just short of the Palisades Dolphins by a score of 7-6 on Friday. The Wildcats were not able to make up for their defeat to the Dolphins from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
Kayla Carpenter put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Carpenter was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Ditagi Smith was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one triple. That triple was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Sydney Escobar-Sanchez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
University has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season. As for Palisades, the win got them back to even at 4-4.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. University is set to square off against their familiar foe Los Angeles CES at 2:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Palisades will take on rival Fairfax at 2:30 p.m. on Monday.
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