Wasco has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will square off against the Bakersfield Christian Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Wasco: 1.3, Bakersfield Christian: 1.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Wasco is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They never let Edison onto the board and left with a 2-0 win.
Cedes Saldana made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. Saldana has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 12 consecutive pitching appearances. Saldana was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
Saldana wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Sara Adams, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
Meanwhile, Bakersfield Christian waltzed into their match on Friday with 24 straight wins... but they left with 25. They put the hurt on the Pirates with a sharp 12-0 victory. Considering Bakersfield Christian has won 12 matchups by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Like Wasco, Bakersfield Christian also got a great game from a two-way player: Anabell Hinojosa. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Hinojosa was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run.
In other batting news, Tia Nichols was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with a home run and four RBI. Bella Thomas was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
Wasco's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 21-6. As for Bakersfield Christian, their record now sits at 25-1.
Both both teams just can't seem to miss. Wasco has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.7 hits per game. However, it's not like Bakersfield Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 3.1. 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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