The Segerstrom Jaguars will face off against the Kennedy Fighting Irish at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Segerstrom is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak.
Things were looking good for Segerstrom after they put the first run on the board on Friday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell just short of Garden Grove by a score of 4-3.
Jaden Fraser made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one stolen base and one run. Another player making a difference was Jaelene Bautista, who went 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, after some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three matchups, Kennedy finally came back down to earth on Friday. They fell just short of Fullerton by a score of 1-0. The Fighting Irish's loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Emory Cheng spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
Kennedy's defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 7-14. As for Segerstrom, their loss dropped their record down to 10-10.
Segerstrom's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's game. The Jaguars have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Kennedy, though, as they've been averaging only 0.6 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Segerstrom continue to outrun the ball?
Segerstrom suffered a grim 14-6 defeat to Kennedy in their previous matchup on April 4th. Will the Jaguars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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