Softball Recap: Orange Lutheran Sets Scoring Season-High Against South Hills

Lancers

Team Score (Highest)

04/19/25 vs South Hills	14
03/06/25 vs Central Catholic	12
04/12/25 vs Downey	11
04/04/25 vs Mater Dei Catholic	10
04/02/25 vs Grand Terrace	10

Orange Lutheran extended their winning streak to four on Saturday, bumping their season record up to 19-3 in the process. They were the clear victors by a 14-4 margin over the South Hills Huskies. The Lancers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Jo Marsh was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBI. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high.

In other batting news, Kai Minor was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more RBI the last four times she's played. Madelyn Armendariz was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.

Orange Lutheran always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .559. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as South Hills only posted an OBP of .391.

As for South Hills, with the loss, they broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 13-6-1. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for they, who until this game were averaging 3.45 runs allowed.

On South Hills' side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mikayla Sta. Ana, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.

Orange Lutheran wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 13-3 victory against La Mirada on the 19th. As for South Hills, they have also already played their next contest, a 14-4 win against California on the 19th.