Softball Preview: Dixon Rams vs. Kimball Jaguars
The Dixon Rams will challenge the Kimball Jaguars at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a five-game winning streak alive.
Dixon is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They put the hurt on Oakmont with a sharp 8-1 win. Considering Dixon has won 11 matchups by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Felesha LePenske made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). LePenske has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 13 consecutive pitching appearances. LePenske was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Audrey Graham, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now hit three or more in the last three games she's played. Ashley Garcia was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, it may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Kimball ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Rio Linda and snuck past 3-2.
Alexa Contreras spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Kimball saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Iolana Faasisila, who went 3-for-4 with an RBI.
Dixon has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 18-4 record this season. As for Kimball, their victory bumped their record up to 14-8.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Dixon has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .497. However, it's not like Kimball struggles in that department as they've averaged .432. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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