Softball Preview: Lancaster Eagles vs. Savanna Rebels
The Lancaster Eagles will head out on the road to face off against the Savanna Rebels at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Lancaster knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past four games -- so hopefully Savanna likes a good challenge.
Lancaster is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They walked away with a 12-7 victory over Chaffey.
Rhi Rubio spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Sam Salas, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and three RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted four or more hits the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Denodra Rankins, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Savanna ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 win over Western. The victory was nothing new for Savanna as they're now sitting on three straight.
Savanna also let their pitcher toss all eight innings and she was also dialed-in: Kimberly Jimenez gave up only one earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Soraya Leuta Aniva, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two doubles.
Lancaster has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-4 record this season. As for Savanna, their win bumped their record up to 10-12.
Thursday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Lancaster hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .426. However, it's not like Savanna struggles in that department as they've averaged .392. 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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