Pacifica has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Oaks Christian Lions at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Pacifica is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past South Hills 4-3.
Brynne Nally made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off only two hits. Nally has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Nally was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
Nally wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kayli Counts, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Malia Cuevas was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Oaks Christian faced Los Alamitos in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. Oaks Christian came out on top against Los Alamitos by a score of 5-1. The victory was familiar territory for Oaks Christian who now have five in a row.
Sienna Reynolds spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, Terrianna Kelley was a standout: she went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Kamryn Guthrie, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Pacifica's win was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 24-2. As for Oaks Christian, their record is now 22-4.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Pacifica has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.9 hits per game. However, it's not like Oaks Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Pacifica was able to grind out a solid victory over Oaks Christian when the teams last played back in May of 2023, winning 6-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for Pacifica since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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