Softball Recap: University Prep has no trouble against Big Bear

By Team Reports Apr 13, 2024, 5:08pm

Softball Recap: University Prep Jaguars vs. Big Bear Bears

University Prep can now show off 14 landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 23-9 margin over the Big Bear Bears. Winning may never get old, but University Prep sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.

Carsyn Leon made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits (and only one walk). Leon was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with four RBI and a stolen base.

In other batting news, University Prep got a massive performance out of Dani Jackman, who went 5-for-5 with a home run, seven RBI, and two runs. Jackman has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last five times she's played. Paityn Zimmerman was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.

University Prep has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 20-3 record this season. As for Big Bear, they dropped their record down to 5-13 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. University Prep will take on Canyon Springs at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. University Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.7 runs per game this season. As for Big Bear, they will be playing at home against Entrepreneur at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Big Bear is facing Entrepreneur at the right time seeing as Entrepreneur is stuck on a six-game losing streak.

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