Doral Academy Red Rock has been on the road for two straight, but on Wednesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Foothill Falcons at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Monday, Doral Academy Red Rock made easy work of Mojave and carried off a 16-4 victory.
Jenna Becker made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Becker has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Becker was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Gabriella Rodriguez was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, nine RBI, and three runs. Emma Bauman was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Foothill got the win against Durango on Tuesday by a conclusive 12-2. The win was just what Foothill needed coming off of a 10-4 defeat in their prior match.
Hailey Gilbertson and Camren VanThomme did most of the damage at the plate: Gilbertson scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while VanThomme scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Julie Stanton, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Doral Academy Red Rock is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season. As for Foothill, their victory bumped their record up to 6-3.
Wednesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Doral Academy Red Rock has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .513. However, it's not like Foothill struggles in that department as they've averaged .541. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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