The Oxnard Yellowjackets will take on the Apple Valley Sun Devils at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday. Oxnard's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Apple Valley's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Oxnard is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Polytechnic a 14-0 shutout. The Yellowjackets' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Apple Valley earned a 4-0 victory over Hillcrest on Thursday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Sun Devils.
Not much got past Makaylee Cerf, who gave up just five hits to keep Hillcrest off the board. Cerf has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Brooke Johnson was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one home run. Allyssa Purser was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
Oxnard's win bumped their record up to 13-10-1. As for Apple Valley, their victory bumped their record up to 18-10-1.
Oxnard's speedy runners might be the difference in Saturday's game. The Yellowjackets have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Apple Valley, though, as they've been averaging only 0.6 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Oxnard continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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