University hasn't had much luck against Irvine recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Trojans will welcome the Vaqueros at 3:30 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
University is headed into Wednesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Monday. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 14-12 heartbreaker at the hands of Northwood. Even if the Trojans couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Sophia Weinberg was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one home run, seven RBI, and three runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Alexandra McBride, who went 4-for-5 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Irvine's offense. They fell 4-0 to Woodbridge on Monday. The loss continues a trend for the Vaqueros in their meetings with the Warriors: they've now lost three in a row.
Irvine saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Reese Villanueva, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base.
Irvine's defeat dropped their record down to 5-14. As for University, their loss dropped their record down to 8-7.
Wednesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. University hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .395. However, it's not like Irvine struggles in that department as they've averaged .321. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
University might still be hurting after the 13-2 defeat they got from Irvine in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Will the Trojans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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