San Marcos, CA — Carlsbad Varsity Lancers Defeats Mater Dei Catholic Varsity Crusaders In Pitcher's Duel By GameChanger Media Both teams were strong in the circle on Monday, but Carlsbad Varsity Lancers defeated Mater Dei Catholic Varsity Crusaders 3-1. Sofia Tillis started the game for Carlsbad Varsity Lancers and recorded 21 outs. Carlsbad Varsity Lancers were the first to get on the board in the second when Chloe Hernandez hit a solo home run to left field. Carlsbad Varsity Lancers added one run in the third. Katelyn Hemerick singled, making the score 2-0. Tillis earned the win for Carlsbad Varsity Lancers. The hurler gave up seven hits and one run over seven innings, striking out eight and walking one. Arri Romero led things off in the circle for Mater Dei Catholic Varsity Crusaders. The starting pitcher allowed six hits and three runs over six and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking none. Hernandez drove the middle of the lineup, leading Carlsbad Varsity Lancers with two runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 2-for-3 on the day. Kendall Rivera and Hernandez were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for Carlsbad Varsity Lancers. Carlsbad Varsity Lancers didn't commit a single error in the field. Hernandez had the most chances in the field with 10. Ari Larios, Charlize "Chuck" Masingale, and Maya Matthies each collected two hits for Mater Dei Catholic Varsity Crusaders. Masingale went 2-for-3 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in.