Ocean View Christian is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Borrego Springs a six-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Wednesday. The Ocean View Christian Patriots will be playing at home against the Borrego Springs Rams at 4:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Ocean View Christian came up short against Liberty Charter on Thursday, falling 24-8.
Gianna Pollard was cooking despite her team's loss, earning two runs and two stolen bases. Tori Worthington was another key player, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
The home team had come away the winner the last three times Borrego Springs and Calipatria had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Rams lost 12-5 to the Hornets on Friday. Rams fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Hornets since on Friday.
Lylamae Gutierrez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, one run, and one double. Gutierrez is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season.
Ocean View Christian's loss dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Borrego Springs, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-13.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Ocean View Christian has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 10.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Borrego Springs struggles in that department as they've been averaging 18.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Ocean View Christian suffered a grim 14-5 defeat to Borrego Springs in their previous matchup back in May of 2015. Can the Patriots avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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