Softball Preview: Christopher Cougars vs. Piedmont Hills Pirates
Christopher is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Piedmont Hills is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Christopher Cougars will take on the Piedmont Hills Pirates at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Christopher is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
Christopher can now show off seven landslide victories after their most recent match on Tuesday. They blew past Prospect 16-3. Christopher's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Christopher got a great performance from Chanel Lucio as she tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits.
On the hitting side, Brianna Diaz Cruz was a standout: she scored three runs while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Jaelynn Corona, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Piedmont Hills fell victim to a rough 10-4 defeat at the hands of Lincoln on Tuesday.
Isabella Flores spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Michelle Torres made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Karime Pacheco Carranza, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Christopher's victory bumped their record up to 8-9. As for Piedmont Hills, their loss dropped their record down to 11-5.
Both the pair just can't seem to miss. Christopher has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.7 hits per game. However, it's not like Piedmont Hills struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.7. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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