The Vista Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Oceanside Pirates at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Vista was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 14-4 walloping at the hands of San Dieguito Academy.
Caliana Gomez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run.
Meanwhile, Oceanside fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Canyon Crest Academy on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Ravens by a score of 7-6.
Nalia Nuanez and Danyele Bertino stepped up to the plate in a big way. Nuanez scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-5, while Bertino went 2-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run. Seaven Fuimaono was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Oceanside hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Vista now has a losing record at 5-6. As for Oceanside, their loss dropped their record down to 8-4-1.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Vista has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .450. However, it's not like Oceanside struggles in that department as they've averaged .489. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Vista suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Oceanside in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Will Vista have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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