Notre Dame (SO) hasn't had much luck against Camarillo recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Knights will venture away from home to face off against the Scorpions at 3:30 p.m. Notre Dame (SO) will be looking to extend their current 11-game winning streak.
Notre Dame (SO) barely beat Chaminade the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Knights blew past the Eagles 12-1 on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Knights, who have now won 13 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Aliyah Garcia made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She pitched five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Nadia Ledon was incredible, going 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Adiah Fountain, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Notre Dame (SO) always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .533. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Chaminade only posted an OBP of .167.
Meanwhile, after a string of six wins, Camarillo's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They fell just short of Moorpark by a score of 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Scorpions have suffered since April 4, 2024.
Janelle Rillo-Figueroa spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on five hits and racked up 13 Ks.
At the plate, Alianna Rodriguez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run.
Notre Dame (SO)'s win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-3. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.7 runs over those games. As for Camarillo, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-3.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Notre Dame (SO) has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .482. However, it's not like Camarillo struggles in that department as they've averaged .441. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Notre Dame (SO) couldn't quite get it done against Camarillo in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 as they fell 7-3. Can the Knights avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
