The La Habra Highlanders will face off against the Pacifica Mariners at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (La Habra 2.9, Pacifica 3.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
La Habra is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering El Modena just ended the team's six-game winning streak on Thursday. They took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Vanguards.
Makenna Caffrey made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run. Angelina Renteria was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Pacifica earned a 4-1 win over Canyon on Thursday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Mariners.
Shay Kletke made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run was her first of the season.
In other pitching news, Kenzie Bledl looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, Jenna Valladares was excellent, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
Pacifica's victory bumped their record up to 10-5. As for La Habra, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-3.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. La Habra hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .362. However, it's not like Pacifica struggles in that department as they've averaged .336. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
