The Cordova Lancers will head out on the road to take on the Vista del Lago Eagles at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Vista del Lago is hoping to do on Thursday what Johnson couldn't on Tuesday: put an end to Cordova's winning streak, which now stands at six games. Cordova was the clear victor by an 18-8 margin over Johnson.
Briel Brookins was a standout: she went 5-for-5 with four runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Becca Lee, who went 4-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
Meanwhile, Vista del Lago came tearing into Tuesday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.7 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Raiders 17-1.
Charlize Cai was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Cai was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Vista del Lago got a massive performance out of Kamira Stephens, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Peyton Huber was another key contributor, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Cordova's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-4. As for Vista del Lago, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-7 record this season.
Both the pair just can't seem to miss. Cordova has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 15.7 hits per game. However, it's not like Vista del Lago struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.1. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cordova skirted past Vista del Lago 2-0 in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Cordova since the team 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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