The Citrus Hill Hawks will face off against the Perris Panthers at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Citrus Hill managed to slip by Lakeside the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Hawks lost 19-12 to the Lancers on Tuesday. Even though they lost, the Hawks' still made a splash at the plate and bumped their average scoring up to 6.5 runs per game (they're now ranked -1th in scoring overall).
Julia Gil made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season. Hailie Hernandez was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Perris fell victim to Moreno Valley and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Vikings, falling 16-0. The loss continues a trend for the Panthers in their meetings with the Vikings: they've now lost three in a row.
Perris saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Carina Castaneda, who went 1-for-2 with one triple.
Citrus Hill is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-7. As for Perris, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-8.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Citrus Hill has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .435. However, it's not like Perris struggles in that department as they've averaged .520. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Citrus Hill took their win against Perris when the teams last played two weeks ago by a conclusive 15-1 score. Will the Hawks repeat their success, or do the Panthers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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