The Orange Tornadoes are taking a road trip to take on the University Phoenix at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Orange has given up an average of 10.5 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Orange's last matchup with Linden could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's contest on Monday. The Tornadoes came up short against the Tigers, falling 20-9. The loss continues a trend for the Tornadoes in their meetings with the Tigers: they've now lost three in a row.
Meanwhile, University entered their tilt with Shabazz on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They put the hurt on the Bulldogs with a sharp 17-6 win. That 11-run margin sets a new team best for the Phoenix this season.
The team relied heavily on Amani Ramos, who fired off two home runs, four stolen bases, and four runs while going 4-for-4. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Imani Mainer, who went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
University always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .618. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
University's record now sits at 3-1. As for Orange, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Orange might still be hurting after the 18-8 loss they got from University in their previous matchup on April 2nd. Can the Tornadoes avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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