With a playoff game on the line, Doral Academy Red Rock rose to the challenge on Saturday. Everything went their way against the Legacy Longhorns as they made off with a 20-11 victory. Considering Doral Academy Red Rock has won 13 contests by more than six runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Megan Upp made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Upp was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with seven RBI, two triples, and three runs.
In other batting news, Doral Academy Red Rock got a big performance out of Emma Van Wagoner, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Gabriella Rodriguez, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her six plate appearances.
On Legacy's side, Madison Castellon was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Castellon is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. Aofia Noa was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
The win made it two in a row for Doral Academy Red Rock and bumps their season record up to 16-13. As for Legacy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 16-14 record this season.
Doral Academy Red Rock will face off against Rancho at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Rancho is coming into the game with eight straight defeats on the road, meaning Doral Academy Red Rock will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. Legacy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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