Softball Preview: Cornerstone Christian Crusaders vs. Hesperia Christian Patriots
The Cornerstone Christian Crusaders will head out on the road to face off against the Hesperia Christian Patriots at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Cornerstone Christian is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They put the hurt on Redlands Adventist Academy with a sharp 20-10 victory. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Cornerstone Christian considering their one-run performance the game before.
Tamara Ocampo was a standout: she scored three runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Alicia Lopez, who scored four runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Hesperia Christian came tearing into Thursday's contest with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 17 runs) and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Warriors as they made off with a 19-2 win.
Macy Piorkowski was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Piorkowski has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Piorkowski was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Elyse VanderWeide was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with four stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to RBI, as she's now brought in three or more in the last four games she's played. Riley Cooper was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Cornerstone Christian has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 11-9 record this season. As for Hesperia Christian, they pushed their record up to 16-5 with that victory, which was their eighth straight at home.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cornerstone Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .557. However, it's not like Hesperia Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .530. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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