Softball Preview: Trona Tornadoes vs. Immanuel Christian Crusaders
Trona is 1-9 against Immanuel Christian since May of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. After both having extra time off, both teams will dust off their jerseys to face off against one another at 3:15 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Last Thursday, it was a hard-fought match, but Trona had to settle for a 12-11 loss against Non Varsity Opponent.
Meanwhile, Immanuel Christian entered their tilt with Lucerne Valley with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They never let the Mustangs onto the board and left with a 13-0 victory last Thursday. Immanuel Christian might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won three games by 13 runs or more this season.
Abigail Barham was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Barham has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Barham was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Holly Cosner, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Katheryn Galvez, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Trona now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Immanuel Christian, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-4.
Trona suffered a grim 28-1 defeat to Immanuel Christian in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Can Trona avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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