Softball Preview: O'Connor Panthers vs. Stevens Falcons
O'Connor is 10-0 against Stevens since March of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The O'Connor Panthers will head out on the road to challenge the Stevens Falcons at 5:00 p.m. Stevens took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on O'Connor, who comes in off a win.
O'Connor never got on the board in their matchup last Tuesday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Warren on Tuesday. They blew past the Warriors 12-1.
Haley Carder was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Carder has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Carder was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs.
In other pitching news, Thalia Reyes looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (she also only allowed one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Meiko Dominguez and Savannah Popp did most of the damage at the plate: Dominguez scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Popp scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Amiya Jasso was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Stevens was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. Their tough 12-4 loss to Brennan might stick with them for a while.
Jesselle Pardo made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
O'Connor has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-9 record this season. As for Stevens, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-18.
O'Connor took their victory against Stevens in their previous meeting back in March by a conclusive 14-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for O'Connor since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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