For the second straight game, Midland Legacy will face off against Eastlake. The Rebels will take on the Falcons at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Midland Legacy has given up an average of 6.5 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Midland Legacy heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Friday. They lost 12-1 to Eastlake. The Rebels have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Eastlake's part, Aydenn Estrada tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Estrada has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Eastlake let Gabriella Martinez and Alexis Garcia run wild. Martinez went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, two RBI, and one double, while Garcia went 3-for-4 with four RBI, one run, and one double. Those four RBI gave Garcia a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Charley Solis, who went 1-for-3 with three runs.
Eastlake kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 12 hits in three consecutive games.
Eastlake has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 24-12 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.4 runs over those games. As for Midland Legacy, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-13.
Saturday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Midland Legacy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .323. However, it's not like Eastlake 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. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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