The Cordova Lancers will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Foothill Mustangs at 4:00 p.m. Cordova is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.9 runs per game this season.
Cordova is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Thursday, just like they did against Natomas (and have done all season long). Cordova put the hurt on Natomas with a sharp 24-5 win on Tuesday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Cordova.
Isabella Tarpley-Cruz was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched two innings while giving up just two earned runs but no hits. Tarpley-Cruz was even better at the plate, scoring four runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Briel Brookins was incredible, scoring five runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all six of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Adriana Arana, who got on base in four of her six plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and a stolen base.
Meanwhile, Foothill fell victim to Johnson and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. Their tough 16-0 loss to the Warriors might stick with them for a while. Having soared to a lofty 19 runs in the game before, Foothill's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Cordova has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a massive bump to their 7-4 record this season. As for Foothill, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-6.
Thursday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Cordova hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .476. However, it's not like Foothill struggles in that department as they've averaged .374. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cordova took their victory against Foothill when the teams last played back in March by a conclusive 19-7. Does Cordova have another victory up their sleeve, or will Foothill turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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