Orange is 0-10 against Calvary Chapel since March of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Orange Panthers will head out on the road to challenge the Calvary Chapel Eagles at 3:30 p.m. Orange is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
On Friday, Orange came up short against Santa Ana and fell 5-1. Orange has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
SCARLETT POITRA was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. POITRA was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
POITRA wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was LEANN VELASQUEZ, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
Meanwhile, Calvary Chapel put the finishing touches on their tenth blowout victory of the season on Friday. Everything went their way against Estancia as Calvary Chapel made off with an 18-1 victory. The win was nothing new for Calvary Chapel as they're now sitting on three straight.
Calvary Chapel let Emily Dodd and Brooke Washa loose on the outfield. Dodd scored four runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Washa scored three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Savanna Bias was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-1.
Orange's loss dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Calvary Chapel, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Orange has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .480. However, it's not like Calvary Chapel struggles in that department as they've averaged .483. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Orange might still be hurting after the 12-2 defeat they got from Calvary Chapel in their previous matchup last Wednesday. Can Orange avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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