The Bravo Knights will head out on the road to challenge the Port of Los Angeles Polar Bears at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Bravo will head into Friday's matchup on the come-up: they were handed a two-run loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Franklin on Friday. Bravo put the hurt on Franklin with a sharp 13-4 win.
Johanna Vidales spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Bravo let Julissa Jimenez and Angela Banderas loose on the outfield. Jimenez scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Banderas went 1-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. Aalayjah Cuello was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two runs and a triple.
Meanwhile, Port of Los Angeles had already won 12 in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13.4 runs), and they went ahead and made it 13 on Thursday. They never let the Monarchs onto the board and left with a 15-0 victory. Port of Los Angeles' pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last seven contests.
Alyssa Setka made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Setka has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Setka was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Port of Los Angeles got a massive performance out of Rochelle Watkins, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Jasmine Garcia, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple.
Bravo's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-6. As for Port of Los Angeles, their victory bumped their record up to 15-3.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bravo has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .472. However, it's not like Port of Los Angeles struggles in that department as they've averaged .600. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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