Costa Mesa is 9-1 against Orange since April of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Wednesday. The Mustangs will host the Panthers at 3:15 p.m. Costa Mesa has given up an average of 10 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Orange is facing Costa Mesa at the wrong time: Costa Mesa suffered their first home loss of the season on Friday and they're likely out for redemption. They came up short against the Saxons, falling 27-3.
Victoria Rios
| 03/13/26 vs Loara | 1 |
| 03/10/26 @ Calvary Chapel | 5 |
| 03/05/26 vs Estancia | 1 |
| 03/04/26 @ Orange | 1 |
| 03/02/26 vs Savanna | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Costa Mesa saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Victoria Rios, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. Rios is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Orange came tearing into Monday's matchup with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13.5 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Saints a 2-0 shutout. While the Panthers didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-12), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Scarlett Poitra was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. Poitra was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Costa Mesa's defeat dropped their record down to 5-2-1. As for Orange, their win bumped their record up to 5-2.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Costa Mesa has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.6 hits per game. However, it's not like Orange struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 3.7 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Costa Mesa might still be hurting after the 14-0 loss they got from Orange in their previous meeting two weeks ago. Will the Mustangs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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