Softball Game Preview: Westridge Tigers vs. Mayfield Cubs

The Westridge Tigers will venture away from home to square off against the Mayfield Cubs at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Westridge has now lost seven straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 20.

Westridge came up short against Flintridge Prep on Friday, falling 15-9.

Lilah Rangel made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with two runs and two RBI. Reed Dietrick also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Mayfield, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Chadwick on Thursday, sneaking past 4-2. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Cubs as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.

Jenna Domingo made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Domingo was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kennedy Taylor, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Jaz Johnson, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.

Westridge's defeat dropped their record down to 4-9-1. As for Mayfield, their record is now 8-9-2.

Everything went Westridge's way against Mayfield in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, as Westridge made off with a 14-2 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Tigers since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.