Preview: Saugus Centurions vs. Moorpark Musketeers
The Saugus Centurions are on the road again on Thursday to play the Moorpark Musketeers at 3:15 p.m. Saugus will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
Saugus scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 21-0 margin over Golden Valley. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Saugus with their most commanding win of the season.
Taliya Mata looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Saugus let Avery Alvarez and Malia Horvat loose on the outfield. Alvarez went 2-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI, while Horvat went 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Zoe Hernandez, who scored three runs while going 4-for-4.
Meanwhile, Moorpark was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 6-3 to Camarillo.
Madison Finnerty spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, Sydney Burckhard made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run. Makenna Cerny was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
Saugus' victory bumped their record up to 8-6. As for Moorpark, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-7.
Saugus came up short against Moorpark when the teams last played back in May of 2023, falling 5-0. Can Saugus avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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