Whittier is 0-10 against Santa Fe since May of 2021 but things could change on Thursday. The Whittier Cardinals will welcome the Santa Fe Chiefs at 3:15 p.m. Whittier has given up an average of 9.6 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Whittier is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their eighth straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against La Serna, falling 11-1.
Meanwhile, Santa Fe waltzed into their contest on Saturday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 4-3 W against the Conquistadores. That's two games straight that the Chiefs have won by just one run.
Isabella Montez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, Saryah Razo was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. That stolen base was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Garcia, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Santa Fe was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .391. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .375 or higher in three consecutive games.
The victory got Santa Fe back to even at 5-5. As for Whittier, their loss dropped their record down to 0-8.
Whittier might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Santa Fe when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will Whittier have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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