The California Condors are taking a road trip to challenge the La Serna Lancers at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. California is coming into the match hot, having won their last five games.
California's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Saturday. They walked away with a 4-0 win over Granada Hills Charter.
Pricilla Ramirez looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Jessica Gurule was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Mia Martinez also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
California hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Granada Hills Charter struck out eight times.
Meanwhile, La Serna unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Saturday. They fell just short of Beckman by a score of 7-6.
Karina Torres spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on 11 hits.
At the plate, Aubrie Baruch was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Paulina Ortega, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
California's record now sits at 13-6. As for La Serna, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-6.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. California hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .328. However, it's not like La Serna struggles in that department as they've averaged .350. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
California beat La Serna 7-4 when the teams last played back in March. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Condors since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
