Softball Game Preview: California School for the Deaf-Riverside Cubs vs. California Lutheran C-Hawks

For the second straight game, California School for the Deaf-Riverside will face off against California Lutheran. The Cubs will head out to take on the C-Hawks at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. California School for the Deaf-Riverside has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the contest with three straight losses, while California Lutheran will come in with four straight wins.

California School for the Deaf-Riverside came up short against California Lutheran on Friday, falling 15-9.

For California Lutheran's part, Cailin Schroeder spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and three unearned) runs on four hits and racked up six Ks. Those hits were Schroeder's first of the season.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Emily French, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs. Harmony Ehinger was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.

California Lutheran's victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for California School for the Deaf-Riverside, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-8.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. California School for the Deaf-Riverside has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like California Lutheran struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.