Softball Recap: La Habra Highlanders vs. Buena Park Coyotes
La Habra won the last time they faced Buena Park, and things went their way on Friday too. The La Habra Highlanders came out on top against the Buena Park Coyotes by a score of 7-3.
Maddison Payne tossed a big game, tossing six innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits (she also didn't allow any walks). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single walk in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Mireya Gonzalez was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Melany Valenzuela, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
On Buena Park's side, Samantha Orozco made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and fired off two home runs while going 2-for-3.
La Habra's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 13-11. As for Buena Park, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-11 record this season.
La Habra is on the road again on Wednesday to play Troy at 3:30 p.m. As for Buena Park, they will be playing at home against Whitney at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. Whitney is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season.
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