D'Evelyn is 7-2 against Pomona since August of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Jaguars challenges the Pomona Panthers at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Saturday, D'Evelyn got the win against Standley Lake by a conclusive 11-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Jaguars.
Tess Miller made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. What's more, she also racked up two home runs, the mostshe's had since back in September. She was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs, four RBI, and a double while going 3-for-3. She is also on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now hit three or more in the last four games she's played dating back to last season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lainey Fletcher, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, two triples, and four RBI. Elle Pharris was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, D'Evelyn kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least nine hits in six consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Pomona waltzed into their game on Saturday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over the Rams.
Like D'Evelyn, Pomona also got a great game from a two-way player: Lizzie DeVries. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. DeVries was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Erica Rivera was incredible, scoring four runs while going 3-for-4. Jessica Rivera was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
D'Evelyn's win was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-5. As for Pomona, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-9 record this season.
Monday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. D'Evelyn hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Pomona struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
D'Evelyn was able to grind out a solid victory over Pomona when the teams last played back in September, winning 4-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for D'Evelyn since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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