Softball Preview: Corona Panthers vs. Rancho Verde Mustangs
Corona has been on the road for two straight, but on Thursday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Rancho Verde Mustangs at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Rancho Verde took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Corona, who comes in off a win.
Last Friday, Corona beat Godinez Fundamental 6-2.
Gabriela Perez was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. Perez was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI.
In other batting news, Destiny Olivares was excellent, going 1-for-4 with a home run. Another player making a difference was Alexis Morales, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Rancho Verde pushed their score all the way to 11 two weeks ago, but even that wasn't enough to win. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 19-11 walloping at the hands of Vista del Lago.
Jaylen Anderson led a balanced group of hitters, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 3-for-5. Jordan Knighton was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Corona's victory bumped their record up to 3-14. As for Rancho Verde, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-4.
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