Carlsbad, CA — It came down to the wire on Friday at Carlsbad High School, as Carlsbad Varsity Lancers grabbed the victory in walk-off fashion, 3-2, over Torrey Pines Varsity Falcons. The game was tied at two in the bottom of the eighth when Chloe Hernandez hit a solo home run to right field. Both teams were strong in the circle. Carlsbad Varsity Lancers pitchers struck out nine, while Torrey Pines Varsity Falcons sat down four. Torrey Pines Varsity Falcons opened the scoring in the first after Riley Cullivan homered to center field, scoring two runs. Carlsbad Varsity Lancers tied the game in the bottom of the fourth thanks to a single by Hernandez, and a sacrifice fly by Allison Lasher. Sofia Tillis earned the win for Carlsbad Varsity Lancers. The hurler gave up three hits and two runs over eight innings, striking out nine and walking five. Cullivan stepped in the circle first for Torrey Pines Varsity Falcons. The pitcher gave up eight hits and three runs over seven innings, striking out four and walking one. Hernandez drove the middle of the lineup, leading Carlsbad Varsity Lancers with two runs batted in. The number three hitter went 3-for-4 on the day. Grace Lehman collected two hits for Carlsbad Varsity Lancers in four at bats. Carlsbad Varsity Lancers turned one double play in the game. Cullivan drove the middle of the lineup, leading Torrey Pines Varsity Falcons with two runs batted in. The pitcher went 3-for-3 on the day. Reagan Cullivan led Torrey Pines Varsity Falcons with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating five walks for the game. Torrey Pines Varsity Falcons turned one double play in the game.