Angie Fulkerson Homerun
By GameChanger Media
Even though San Lorenzo Valley Varsity Cougars collected 12 hits to Carmel’s eight, they still fell 10-7 on Friday. Grace Purtscher led San Lorenzo Valley Varsity Cougars with three hits.
Carmel got on the board in the top of the second inning after Kristen Mastin singled, scoring one run, and an error scored two runs.
San Lorenzo Valley Varsity Cougars tied the game up in the bottom of the second thanks to two singles. San Lorenzo Valley Varsity Cougars tied the game at three on a single by Purtscher.
San Lorenzo Valley Varsity Cougars took the lead in the bottom of the fourth. Angie Fulkerson homered to left field, scoring two runs, to give San Lorenzo Valley Varsity Cougars the lead, 5-3.
In the top of the fifth inning, Carmel went back into the lead after San Lorenzo Valley Varsity Cougars committed an error, San Lorenzo Valley Varsity Cougars committed an error, and Mastin grounded out, each scoring one run.
Mastin earned the win for Carmel. The pitcher surrendered 10 hits and five runs over four innings, striking out two and walking three. Purtscher took the loss for San Lorenzo Valley Varsity Cougars. The reliever went two innings, surrendering three runs (one earned) on two hits, striking out one and walking one. Abi Krepelka started in the circle for San Lorenzo Valley Varsity Cougars. The hurler allowed three hits and three runs (one earned) over three innings, striking out one and walking one.
San Lorenzo Valley Varsity Cougars amassed 12 hits in the game. Purtscher and Fulkerson were a one-two punch in the lineup, as each drove in two runs for San Lorenzo Valley Varsity Cougars. Cheyenne Owen and Elie Colby each collected multiple hits for San Lorenzo Valley Varsity Cougars. Fulkerson paced San Lorenzo Valley Varsity Cougars with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, piling up five walks for the game.
Chloe LeMaster drove the middle of the lineup, leading Carmel with two runs batted in. The catcher went 3-for-4 on the day. Mastin collected two hits for Carmel in three at bats. Ava Staehle stole two bases. Carmel stole five bases in the game. Carmel were sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. LeMaster made the most plays with five.
San Lorenzo Valley Varsity Cougars welcome Menlo-Atherton on Thursday for their next game.
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