For the second straight game, Diamond Ranch will face off against Montclair. The Panthers will be playing at home against the Cavaliers at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Diamond Ranch's favor as the team sits on four straight wins at home while Montclair has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
Diamond Ranch came out on top against Montclair on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run second inning. The Panthers blew past the Cavaliers 11-5. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won ten matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Izel Avalos
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Izel Avalos made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with three runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rayanna Quintanar, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Liset Renteria was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
Diamond Ranch is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-9 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games. As for Montclair, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-16.
Montclair's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Diamond Ranch has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.5 hits per game. It's a different story for Montclair, though, as they've been averaging 10.6 hits. Given Diamond Ranch's sizable advantage in that area, the Cavaliers will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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