The Ferris Saxons will head out to face off against the Hanford Falcons on Tuesday. Ferris is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.6 runs per game this season.
Ferris is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They blew past Gonzaga Prep 24-1. The Saxons have beaten the Bullpups the last five times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Bullpups has come to flipping the script.
Bella Hao made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Cadence Hyndman was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Donyelle Strauss, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs, three RBI, and one double.
Ferris was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .533. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gonzaga Prep only posted a batting average of .263.
Meanwhile, Hanford faced Chiawana in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Falcons fell just short of the Riverhawks by a score of 5-3. The Falcons' defeat signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
Jadyn Owens was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Neve Jimenez, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Ferris' victory bumped their record up to 10-12. As for Hanford, their loss dropped their record down to 19-5.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Ferris has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .462. However, it's not like Hanford struggles in that department as they've averaged .466. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
