Corona del Mar is 0-6 against Marina since April of 2021 but things could change on Thursday. The Sea Kings will be playing in front of their home fans against the Vikings at 3:15 p.m. Corona del Mar has given up an average of 10.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Things were looking good for Corona del Mar after they put the first run on the board on Tuesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They came up short against Edison, falling 11-1. The Sea Kings have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Corona del Mar saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Natali Vasquez, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one RBI.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Marina, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Fountain Valley a 4-0 shutout last Saturday. The game snapped a strange streak: the last four times these teams have met, it?s been the away team that?s taken home the W.
Corona del Mar's loss dropped their record down to 7-13. As for Marina, the win got them back to even at 11-11.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Corona del Mar has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Marina struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.5 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Corona del Mar might still be hurting after the 11-0 defeat they got from Marina in their previous meeting on April 1st. Will the Sea Kings have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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