Softball Preview: Oaks Christian Lions vs. Agoura Chargers
Oaks Christian is 10-0 against Agoura since April of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Oaks Christian Lions will head out on the road to square off against the Agoura Chargers at 3:30 p.m. Oaks Christian is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road.
Last Tuesday, Oaks Christian came up short against Newbury Park and fell 7-2.
Ilove'a Brittingham was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
Meanwhile, Agoura also suffered a loss in their last game, but this one to Westlake by a score of 7-3. Agoura has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Aly Chavez was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she pitched five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits.
At the plate, Mia Gomez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last three times she's played. Rylee Redmond was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Oaks Christian's defeat ended a nine-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 17-3. As for Agoura, their record now sits at 9-7.
Agoura's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Oaks Christian has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.8 hits per game. It's a different story for Agoura, though, as they've been averaging 10. Given Oaks Christian's sizable advantage in that area, Agoura will need to find a way to close that gap.
Oaks Christian was able to grind out a solid win over Agoura in their previous meeting back in March, winning 7-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for Oaks Christian since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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