Orange and Santa Ana are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2018, but likely not for long. The Orange Panthers will be playing at home against the Santa Ana Saints at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
In what's become a running theme this season, Orange gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by an 18-2 margin over Saddleback. Orange's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
SCARLETT POITRA and LEANN VELASQUEZ made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, POITRA struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, VELASQUEZ tossed three innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits (she also didn't allow any walks). POITRA has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, POITRA scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances, while VELASQUEZ scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Orange got a massive performance out of REYANNA CASAREZ, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was ANABELLE ALVARADO, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Santa Ana can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged Calvary Chapel out 4-3.
Orange pushed their record up to 6-4 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. They've been dominating during the games in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 10.7 runs. As for Santa Ana, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-9.
Orange might still be hurting after the 19-9 loss they got from Santa Ana in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can Orange avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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