Overfelt is 2-7 against Gunderson since March of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Overfelt Royals will be playing at home against the Gunderson Grizzlies at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Overfelt waltzed into their matchup on Wednesday with six straight wins... but they left with seven. Everything went their way against the Aztec Warriors as they made off with a 29-7 victory. Overfelt's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Daijaah Jones made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Jones has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Jones was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cynthia Arellano, who fired off four home runs, nine RBI, and six runs while going 6-for-6. Another player making a difference was Mya Eti, who went 4-for-6 with a home run, three stolen bases, and three runs.
Meanwhile, Gunderson put another one in the bag on Wednesday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Hill 18-2. Despite the win, that was the fewest runs Gunderson has scored all year.
Like Overfelt, Gunderson also got a great game from a two-way player: Alanna Martinez Poklong. She struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Martinez Poklong was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and a triple.
In other batting news, Gunderson got a massive performance out of Desirae Regalado, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Jaelyn Vejar was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Overfelt pushed their record up to 7-2 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road. They've been dominating during the matches in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 17 runs. As for Gunderson, their win bumped their record up to 5-0.
Friday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Overfelt hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .486. However, it's not like Gunderson struggles in that department as they've averaged .556. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Overfelt came out on top in a nail-biter against Gunderson in their previous matchup back in March of 2022, sneaking past 10-9. Does Overfelt have another victory up their sleeve, or will Gunderson turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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