Softball Recap: San Jacinto Tigers vs. Perris Panthers
San Jacinto scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Perris Panthers a 25-0 shutout. San Jacinto might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won five contests by seven runs or more this season.
Selena Gallegos was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Gallegos has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Gallegos was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, San Jacinto got a massive performance out of Lucero Barreras, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and a stolen base. Barreras has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Keyera Cameron was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
San Jacinto pushed their record up to 8-5 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.4 runs per game. As for Perris, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-15.
San Jacinto will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Silverado at 3:15 p.m. San Jacinto is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season. As for Perris, they will head out on the road to take on Vista del Lago at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. Vista del Lago is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
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