Softball Preview: Edison Chargers vs. Castaic Coyotes
Edison is on a three-game streak of home losses, Castaic a six-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Edison Chargers will take on the Castaic Coyotes at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Edison will be strutting in after a victory while Castaic will be coming in after a defeat.
Edison headed into their last match having not scored more than two runs for four straight, but Corona del Mar let them put that streak behind them. Edison's pitcher stepped up to hand Corona del Mar an 18-0 shutout on Tuesday. Considering Edison's hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
The team relied heavily on Avea Niumata, who went 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Sara Witt was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Castaic suffered a tough 11-1 loss at the hands of Santa Paula on Monday. That's two games in a row now that Castaic has lost by exactly ten runs.
Castaic saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emma French, who went 2-for-2 with a double.
Edison's win bumped their record up to 8-13. As for Castaic, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-13-1.
Saturday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Edison hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .314. However, it's not like Castaic struggles in that department as they've averaged .334. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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