The Presentation Panthers will take on the Santa Clara Bruins at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Presentation has given up an average of 9.9 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Presentation is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Saturday. They fell 16-11 to Monte Vista Christian. Even if the Panthers couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Rylee De Maio made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Audrey Kang, who scored three runs while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Presentation hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Monte Vista Christian struck out eight times.
Meanwhile, Santa Clara fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Palo Alto on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Vikings by a score of 8-7. The Bruins haven't had much luck with the Vikings recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
Jasmine (Jazzy) Ramirez was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. That home run was her first of the season. Chloe Boyes was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances.
Santa Clara's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Presentation, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-6.
Santa Clara's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Presentation has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .460. It's a different story for Santa Clara, though, as they've only averaged .360. Will they be able to contain Presentation's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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