After two games on the road, Poinciana is heading back home. They will take on the Celebration Storm at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Poinciana is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.7 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Poinciana gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 19-4 margin over Ridge Community. The high-scoring effort was just what Poinciana needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Savannah Alsen made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Alsen was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
In other batting news, Poinciana got a massive performance out of Mayra Saez, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Saez has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Keyanna Stanley was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Celebration was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 16-1 to Tohopekaliga. That's two games in a row now that Celebration has lost by exactly 15 runs.
Poinciana's win bumped their record up to 13-10. As for Celebration, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-15.
Monday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Poinciana has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .506. However, it's not like Celebration struggles in that department as they've averaged .480. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Poinciana's way against Celebration in their previous meeting two weeks ago as Poinciana made off with a 15-4 victory. Does Poinciana have another victory up their sleeve, or will Celebration turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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