Cornerstone Christian is on a four-game streak of home wins, while Temecula Prep is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Cornerstone Christian Crusaders will take on the Temecula Prep Patriots at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Even though Crossroads Christian scored an imposing 16 runs on Monday, Cornerstone Christian still came out on top. Cornerstone Christian blew past Crossroads Christian 27-16. The win was just what Cornerstone Christian needed coming off of a 17-11 loss in their prior game.
Jazlynn Rader made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Rader was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs, four runs, and four RBI while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Cornerstone Christian got a massive performance out of Tamara Ocampo, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Ocampo is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Sophia Alexander, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Temecula Prep scored the most runs they've had all season to find success last Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand California Military Institute a 22-0 shutout. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Temecula Prep with their most commanding win of the season.
Like Cornerstone Christian, Temecula Prep also got a great game from a two-way player: Helena Scola. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. Scola was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a home run, five stolen bases, and four runs.
In other batting news, Temecula Prep got a massive performance out of Kori Dawson, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4. Lilliana Celiceo was another key contributor, going 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles.
Cornerstone Christian has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season. As for Temecula Prep, their victory bumped their record up to 8-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Cornerstone Christian has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 11.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Temecula Prep struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.1. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Cornerstone Christian came up short against Temecula Prep when the teams last played back in March of 2022, falling 14-11. Can Cornerstone Christian avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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