Softball Recap: Orange Panthers vs. Saddleback Roadrunners
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Calvary Chapel, Orange was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They were the clear victor by an 18-2 margin over the Saddleback Roadrunners. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Orange considering their two-run performance the match before.
SCARLETT POITRA and LEANN VELASQUEZ were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, POITRA tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, VELASQUEZ pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. At the plate, POITRA went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base, while VELASQUEZ scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Orange got a massive performance out of MADYSON VALERIO, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was VALENTINA MORALES, who scored two runs while going 1-for-1.
Orange's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-6. As for Saddleback, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-13.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Orange will take on Costa Mesa at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. As for Saddleback, they will be playing at home against Calvary Chapel at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Calvary Chapel is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
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