Softball Preview: Norwalk Lancers vs. Firebaugh Falcons
Norwalk is 9-0 against Firebaugh since May of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Norwalk Lancers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Firebaugh Falcons at 3:15 p.m. The timing is sure in Norwalk's favor as the team sits on six straight wins at home while Firebaugh has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.
Norwalk put the finishing touches on their ninth blowout victory of the season on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Lynwood a 16-0 shutout.
Jalynn Banda was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. Banda has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Banda was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kendall Nakano, who fired off two home runs and eight RBI while going 3-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Nayeli Sanchez, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4.
Meanwhile, Firebaugh fell victim to a tough 18-2 loss at the hands of Paramount on Thursday.
Norwalk has been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-8 record this season. As for Firebaugh, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-10.
Norwalk took their victory against Firebaugh when the teams last played back in March by a conclusive 17-0. Does Norwalk have another victory up their sleeve, or will Firebaugh turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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