Softball Recap: Cornerstone Christian Crusaders vs. Temecula Prep Patriots
Even though Temecula Prep scored an imposing 12 runs on Tuesday, Cornerstone Christian still came out on top. The Cornerstone Christian Crusaders skirted past the Temecula Prep Patriots 13-12. The win made it back-to-back victories for Cornerstone Christian.
Tamara Ocampo was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Peyton Malatka, who went 3-for-4 with a home run and three runs.
On Temecula Prep's side, Kori Dawson was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Winkowski, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Cornerstone Christian's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-4. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.8 runs per game. As for Temecula Prep, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cornerstone Christian will take on Redlands Adventist Academy at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Temecula Prep, they will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against San Jacinto Valley Academy at 3:30 p.m. One thing working in Temecula Prep's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three matchups.
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