PHOTO GALERY INTRO: In the Channel League opener for both teams, the Chargers escaped with a 2-0 victory over the Royals in a pitcher’s duel between DP’s Hannah Harris and San Marcos’ Kristen Berlo. Harris collected 12 strikeouts and Berlo did one better with 13.
But Harris’ Chargers got the win to improve to 3-1 on the season while the Royals fall to 0-5.
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Hannah Harris pitched for the victory on Friday. The senior has averaged 11.5 strikeouts in her past two outings.
Royals junior Kristen Berlo, who tallied 13 strikeouts, winds up for a delivery.
Berlo also went 2-for-3 at the plate to record the Royals' only two hits.
Kai Uyesaka takes off on a squeeze play while San Marcos third baseman Veronica Villareal readies on defense.
Uyesaka dashes home to beat Berlo's play at the plate. The run gave DP a 1-0 lead in the top of the fourth inning.
Chargers catcher Haley Peterson and Harris make up a battery that hasn't allowed a run in two straight games.
Villareal takes a swing in the sixth inning for the Royals.
Chloe Madill reached base three times, including on this swing in the fourth inning.
Dos Pueblos first baseman Veronica Galvan caught the hardest hit ball of the day, a line drive shot down the line by Amy Medina.
San Marcos shortstop Desirea De La Cruz makes a throw to first
