Softball Preview: Estancia Eagles vs. Costa Mesa Mustangs
Estancia is 0-10 against Costa Mesa since May of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Estancia Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Costa Mesa Mustangs at 3:30 p.m. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Estancia entered their tilt with Orange with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Panthers on Wednesday and snuck past 5-4.
Jaydin McClure made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off five hits. McClure was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen two or more in the last four games she's played.
In other batting news, Peyton Thomas and Devoni Bustos did most of the damage at the plate: Thomas scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Bustos scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-4. Thomas is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Costa Mesa gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Western as Costa Mesa made off with a 13-4 win. The victory was just what Costa Mesa needed coming off of a 12-2 loss in their prior match.
Like Estancia, Costa Mesa also got a great game from a two-way player: Jaidyn Soldin. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off ten hits. Soldin was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with four RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Isabella Gonzalez was incredible, going 5-for-5 with four runs, a triple, and a double. Victoria Rios was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-5.
Estancia's win bumped their record up to 7-12. As for Costa Mesa, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Estancia has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .487. However, it's not like Costa Mesa struggles in that department as they've averaged .469. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Estancia suffered a grim 19-3 defeat to Costa Mesa in their previous meeting back in March. Will Estancia have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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