Softball Preview: Bellflower Buccaneers vs. Paramount Pirates
Bellflower and Paramount are an even 4-4 against one another since April of 2015, but likely not for long. The Bellflower Buccaneers will head out on the road to square off against the Paramount Pirates at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday.
Last Tuesday, Bellflower fell victim to a tough 13-3 defeat at the hands of Norwalk.
Meanwhile, Paramount came tearing into Tuesday's contest with ten straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 15-1 margin over the Knights. Paramount might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won eight matches by ten runs or more this season.
LEAH MAGA?A made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. MAGA?A has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. MAGA?A was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases.
In other pitching news, Laritza Esparza looked comfortable as she scored four runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Daniela Flores was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while going 3-for-3. Abbey Sotelo was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Bellflower has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-11-2 record this season. As for Paramount, their win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-7.
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