The Orestimba Warriors will head out to take on the Escalon Cougars at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Orestimba is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, Orestimba made easy work of Turlock and carried off an 11-1 win. The Warriors haven't had any issues with the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Sam Mendoza made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Lily Rocha
| 04/16/25 vs Turlock | 5 |
| 04/08/25 vs Ripon | 2 |
| 04/04/24 vs Central Valley | 2 |
| 04/03/25 @ Hilmar | 1 |
| 03/04/25 vs Patterson | 1 |
In other batting news, Lily Rocha was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Sophia Machado, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Orestimba was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .438. They are 4-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Escalon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of Ripon.
Ariana Velasco was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Jayci Trimble was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Orestimba's record now sits at 7-9. As for Escalon, their loss dropped their record down to 4-13.
Orestimba beat Escalon 10-6 in their previous matchup back in March. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Warriors since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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