La Habra is 9-1 against Troy since May of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The La Habra Highlanders will be staying on the road to face off against the Troy Warriors at 3:30 p.m. La Habra's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Troy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Last Friday, La Habra was able to grind out a solid victory over Buena Park, taking the game 7-3.
Maddison Payne tossed a big game, pitching six innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits (she also didn't allow any walks). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single walk in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Mireya Gonzalez, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and a stolen base. Melany Valenzuela was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Troy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of Valencia by a score of 4-2.
La Habra's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 13-11. As for Troy, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-13.
La Habra took their victory against Troy in their previous matchup back in March by a conclusive 8-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for La Habra 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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