Softball Preview: Simi Valley Pioneers vs. Royal Highlanders
The Simi Valley Pioneers will be playing at home against the Royal Highlanders at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Simi Valley's favor as the squad sits on five straight wins at home while Royal has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
Last Monday, Simi Valley beat Oak Park 5-2.
Francesca Hall looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Jordyn Miller was excellent, scoring two runs while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Allison Hinds, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Royal earned a 5-1 victory over Simi Valley back in March.
Julianna Galbraith spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Mrdah Murali was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Lidija Faubert was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Simi Valley has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 11-10 record this season. As for Royal, their win bumped their record up to 9-5.
Simi Valley came up short against Royal in their previous meeting back in March, falling 5-1. Will Simi Valley 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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