Estancia is 8-2 against Orange since April of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Eagles will be playing at home against the Panthers at 3:15 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
It was a Battle of the Birds when Estancia took on Santa Ana Valley on Wednesday. The Eagles lost 12-3 to the Falcons. The loss continues a trend for the Eagles in their meetings with the Falcons: they've now lost five in a row.
Jaydin McClure
| 04/02/25 vs Santa Ana Valley | 9 |
| 03/31/25 vs Tustin | 9 |
| 03/28/25 vs Corona del Mar | 8 |
| 03/26/25 @ La Quinta | 7 |
| 03/25/25 @ Magnolia | 12 |
| + 2 more games |
Jaydin McClure put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and seven unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
McClure wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Devoni Bustos, who went 1-for-3 with one RBI.
Meanwhile, Orange came up short against Loara on Friday, falling 11-3. The Panthers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Estancia's defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Orange, their loss dropped their record down to 1-9.
Estancia's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's match. The Eagles have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Orange, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Estancia continue to outrun the ball?
Everything went Estancia's way against Orange in their previous matchup two weeks ago, as Estancia made off with a 14-5 win. Do the Eagles have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Panthers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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