Softball Preview: Estancia Eagles vs. Orange Panthers
After three games on the road, Estancia is heading back home. They will take on the Orange Panthers at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The pair are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
Estancia scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They blew past Saddleback 29-4. With that victory, Estancia brought their scoring average up to 6.1 runs per game.
Jaydin McClure was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). McClure was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with a home run, three stolen bases, and three runs.
In other batting news, Estancia got a massive performance out of Peyton Thomas, who scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Heather Fultz was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Orange can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent match two weeks ago. Everything went their way against Santa Ana as Orange made off with a 13-7 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Orange.
Like Estancia, Orange also got a great game from a two-way player: SCARLETT POITRA. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. POITRA has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. POITRA was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Orange got a massive performance out of SOFIA BRACAMONTES, who went 2-for-2 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run. Another player making a difference was DELILAH SOLORIO, who scored a run while going 3-for-5.
Estancia's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-12. As for Orange, they pushed their record up to 7-4 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Estancia has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Orange struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.4. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Estancia took their victory against Orange when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 17-8. Will Estancia repeat their success, or does Orange have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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