The El Modena Vanguards will head out to take on the Cypress Centurions at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (El Modena 3.6, Cypress 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Cypress will challenge a team with plenty of momentum: El Modena extended their winning streak to five on Thursday. The Vanguards walked away with a 9-6 win over La Habra. With that victory, the Vanguards brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Jules Vega looked comfortable as she pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Parker Mayes, who went 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one double. That triple was her first of the season. Lucy Mitchell was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Meanwhile, Cypress put their dominant pitchers on display in the team's third consecutive shutout on Thursday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Segerstrom a 3-0 shutout.
Chach Stamper looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Hayden Warner was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Sadie Sievers, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one run.
El Modena's record now sits at 7-4. As for Cypress, their record is now 9-4.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. El Modena hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .331. However, it's not like Cypress struggles in that department as they've averaged .359. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
El Modena suffered a grim 8-0 defeat to Cypress in their previous matchup back in May of 2025. Can the Vanguards avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
