The Temecula Prep Patriots will head out on the road to square off against the Orange Panthers at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Temecula Prep is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 9-2 margin over California Lutheran. The win was familiar territory for Temecula Prep who now have three in a row.
Helena Scola made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Scola has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Scola was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Temecula Prep let Samiyah Antoine and Ava Winkowski loose on the outfield. Antoine scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4, while Winkowski scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Winkowski is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. Kori Dawson was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Orange scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. Everything went their way against Mesa Grande Academy as Orange made off with a 22-1 victory. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Orange with their most commanding win of the season.
Like Temecula Prep, Orange also got a great game from a two-way player: SCARLETT POITRA. She struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). POITRA was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, SARAI JIMENEZ was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was LEANN VELASQUEZ, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Temecula Prep has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 15-12 record this season. As for Orange, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-9.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Temecula Prep has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .556. However, it's not like Orange struggles in that department as they've averaged .495. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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