Softball Preview: Providence Pioneers vs. Westridge Tigers
The Providence Pioneers will head out on the road to face off against the Westridge Tigers at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Providence will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.
Last Wednesday, Providence beat Harvard-Westlake 11-7.
Grace Workman and Olyvia Rutter made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Workman struck out six batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off four hits. Meanwhile, Rutter pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Workman has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Workman went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double, while Rutter went 4-for-4 with a home run, six RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Breanna Pelaez was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last ten games she's played. Mia Allinson was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Westridge fell victim to Rio Hondo Prep and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They suffered a rough 19-0 defeat at the hands of the Kares. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Westridge in their matchups with Rio Hondo Prep: they've now lost seven in a row.
Providence pushed their record up to 19-2 with that win, which was their 11th straight at home. As for Westridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Providence has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Westridge struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.2. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Providence took their victory against Westridge when the teams last played back in March by a conclusive 6-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Providence since the squad 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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