Carlsbad, CA — Chloe Hernandez hit three home runs and drove in seven as Carlsbad Varsity Lancers defeated Hilltop Varsity Lancers 12-1 on Thursday at 3557 Lancer Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA. Hernandez homered in the first, fourth, and fifth innings. Sofia Tillis struck out 10 batters on the day. The hurler also surrendered zero hits and zero runs over four innings while walking three. Carlsbad Varsity Lancers jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Hernandez homered to center field, scoring three runs, and an error scored two runs. Carlsbad Varsity Lancers scored one run in the bottom of the second on a solo home run to right field by Gabriela Nevarez. Carlsbad Varsity Lancers added one run in the third. Tillis singled down the left field line, making the score 7-0. Carlsbad Varsity Lancers added three more runs in the bottom of the fourth inning on four hits. Hernandez homered to right field, scoring two runs, and Brandi Rollo singled, scoring one run. Hernandez homered to center field, scoring two runs in the bottom of the fifth for the Carlsbad Varsity Lancers. Catherine Vasquez started the game for Hilltop Varsity Lancers. The starting pitcher surrendered 14 hits and 12 runs (nine earned) over four and one-third innings, striking out one and walking three. Reagan Biggie collected the save. Carlsbad Varsity Lancers collected 14 hits in the game. Hernandez and Nevarez each collected three hits for Carlsbad Varsity Lancers. Hilltop Varsity Lancers turned one double play in the game.