The La Serna Lancers will face off against the California Condors at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (La Serna 3.8, California 2.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
La Serna is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Beckman just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Saturday. They fell just short of the Patriots by a score of 7-6.
Karina Torres spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on 11 hits.
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On the hitting side, Aubrie Baruch made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now got three or more in each of the last three games she's played. Paulina Ortega was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, California came tearing into Saturday's matchup with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Highlanders get on the board and left with a 4-0 victory.
Pricilla Ramirez looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jessica Gurule, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Mia Martinez also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
California hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Granada Hills Charter struck out eight times.
La Serna's defeat dropped their record down to 10-6. As for California, their win bumped their record up to 13-6.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. La Serna hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .350. However, it's not like California struggles in that department as they've averaged .328. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
La Serna couldn't quite get it done against California in their previous matchup back in March as they fell 7-4. Will the Lancers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
