Softball Preview: Savanna Rebels vs. Lancaster Eagles
The Savanna Rebels will be playing at home against the Lancaster Eagles at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a three-game winning streak alive.
On Wednesday, Savanna needed a bit of extra time to put away Western. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over the Pioneers.
Kimberly Jimenez spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Soraya Leuta Aniva, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two doubles.
Meanwhile, it can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Lancaster had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Tigers by a score of 12-7.
Lancaster also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Rhi Rubio gave up just two earned (and five unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up 13 Ks. Rubio has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Sam Salas was incredible, going 4-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and three RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now hit four or more in the last four games she's played. Denodra Rankins was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
Savanna has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a massive bump to their 10-12 record this season. As for Lancaster, their win bumped their record up to 15-4.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Savanna has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .485. However, it's not like Lancaster struggles in that department as they've averaged .510. 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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