Orange Cove scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Granite Hills Grizzlies a 28-0 shutout. With that win, Orange Cove brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Mia Castillo was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Castillo has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 12 consecutive pitching appearances. Castillo was also big at the plate, going 5-for-5 with a home run and seven RBI.
In other batting news, Orange Cove let Star Elizondo and Miah Lopez loose on the outfield. Elizondo scored six runs and stole two bases while going 5-for-5, while Lopez scored five runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Danika Del Bosque was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
Orange Cove has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a massive bump to their 8-9 record this season. As for Granite Hills, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-8.
Orange Cove will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Lindsay at 4:00 p.m. Orange Cove's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Lindsay's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Granite Hills, they will head out on the road to challenge Orosi at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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