The O'Connor Panthers will face off against the Holmes Huskies at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. O'Connor is coming into the contest hot, having won their last nine games.
O'Connor gave up the first runs last Thursday, but they didn't let that get them down. They were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over Marshall. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine games by seven runs or more this season.
Bel Ganter
| 04/10/25 @ Marshall | 7 |
| 02/28/25 @ Brennan | 4 |
| 03/25/25 vs Sotomayor | 3 |
| 03/21/25 @ Warren | 2 |
| 02/13/25 vs Dobie | 2 |
Bel Ganter tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits (and not a single walk). Those seven strikeouts gave her a new career-high.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Isabella Sierra, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. What's more, she posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in February. Another player making a difference was Lexie Ganter, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
O'Connor kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Marshall only managed two hits.
Meanwhile, Holmes didn't have quite enough to beat Brennan on Thursday and fell 7-5. The Huskies have struggled against the Bears recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost meeting.
Lauren Gonzalez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits. Those hits marked the first that she allowed this season.
At the plate, Nevaeh Alcantar made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two RBI, and one double.
O'Connor's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-2. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for Holmes, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-11.
Holmes' pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: O'Connor has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .468. It's a different story for Holmes, though, as they've only averaged .359. Will they be able to contain O'Connor's hitters?
Everything went O'Connor's way against Holmes in their previous meeting back in March, as O'Connor made off with a 14-6 win. Do the Panthers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Huskies turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
