The Encinal Jets will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the Mt. Eden Monarchs at 4:00 p.m. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a three-game winning streak alive.
On Monday, Encinal beat Arroyo 9-4.
Celeste Hurtubise made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Hurtubise was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lola Whalen, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Jazzy Alcantar, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Mt. Eden stacked a seventh blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Friday. They never let Tennyson onto the board and left with a 15-0 victory.
Like Encinal, Mt. Eden also got a great game from a two-way player: Andrea Toledo. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Toledo was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Jasmine Cruz was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now hit three or more in the last three games she's played. Shelby Anne Newcomb was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Encinal's win bumped their record up to 10-2. As for Mt. Eden, their victory bumped their record up to 8-1.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Encinal has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .502. However, it's not like Mt. Eden struggles in that department as they've averaged .510. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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