The Arvin Bears will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against the Tehachapi Warriors at 4:00 p.m. Arvin is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.7 runs per game this season.
Arvin will head into Monday's matchup out to bounce back: they came back down to earth on Monday after soaring to a 16-run match in their last game. They fell just short of Tehachapi by a score of 8-6. Arvin's loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
For Tehachapi's part, Cadence McIrvin was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 12 batters over 5.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. McIrvin has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. McIrvin was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Averianna Porter was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Arvin's defeat dropped their record down to 17-8. As for Tehachapi, they pushed their record up to 19-6-1 with that win, which was their seventh straight at home.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Arvin has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .450. However, it's not like Tehachapi struggles in that department as they've averaged .474. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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