The Providence Pioneers are on the road again on Tuesday to play the Rio Hondo Prep Kares at 3:30 p.m. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
In what's become a running theme this season, Providence gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. Everything went their way against Mayfield as Providence made off with a 14-0 victory. Providence's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Olyvia Rutter made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Rutter has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Rutter was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run and five RBI.
In other batting news, Delailah Lopez was incredible, going 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three doubles. Breanna Pelaez was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-4.
Meanwhile, Rio Hondo Prep came tearing into Friday's contest with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.5 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 7-4 win over the Panthers. That's two games straight that Rio Hondo Prep has won by exactly three runs.
The team relied heavily on TARA RILEY, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was SAM MONTEZ, who went 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Providence's victory bumped their record up to 14-2. As for Rio Hondo Prep, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten matches, which provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season.
Rio Hondo Prep's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Providence has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .450. It's a different story for Rio Hondo Prep, though, as they've only averaged .345. Will they be able to contain Providence's hitters?
Providence came out on top in a nail-biter against Rio Hondo Prep in their previous meeting back in March, sneaking past 5-4. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Rio Hondo Prep's RYEN COVEY, who tossed six innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (she also only allowed one walk). Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Providence still be able to contain COVEY? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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