The East Union Lancers will face off against the Patterson Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. East Union is coming into the matchup on a five-game losing streak.
Central Catholic hit East Union with a seven-run first inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Lancers came up short against the Raiders, falling 11-4.
Savanna Lopez was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one triple. That triple was her first of the season.
Meanwhile, Patterson came into Tuesday's contest having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 7-4 victory over Mountain House on Tuesday.
Desirrei Sorci spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Grace Cruthis was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Elizabeth Zavala was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Patterson kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Patterson picked up their first home win, bumping their record up to 9-11. As for East Union, their loss dropped their record down to 9-12.
East Union skirted past Patterson 2-1 when the teams last played back in March. Do the Lancers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Tigers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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