The SA S Saints will head out on the road to face off against the Cornerstone Christian Warriors at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. SA S is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.4 runs per game this season.
SA S is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Thursday, just like they did against Sacred Heart (and have done all season long). SA S blew past Sacred Heart 15-0.
Kayla Looper was a standout: she went 1-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Kody Blanquiz, who went 1-for-1 with a home run and two runs.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought match, but Cornerstone Christian had to settle for a 5-3 defeat against Devine on Tuesday. Cornerstone Christian has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Cornerstone Christian saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Elisa Hernandez, who fired off two home runs while going 2-for-4. Karina De La Vega was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with a double.
SA S's victory was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 22-3. As for Cornerstone Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 19-11.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. SA S has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .505. However, it's not like Cornerstone Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .462. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
SA S skirted past Cornerstone Christian 9-8 in their previous matchup back in March. The rematch might be a little tougher for SA S 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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