The Savanna Rebels are taking a road trip to take on the University Trojans at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Monday, Savanna came up short against Whitney and fell 6-3. The Rebels have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Kenadee Ellis was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. That home run was her first of the season.
Meanwhile, while it was University who put the first points on the board on Tuesday, it was Newport Harbor who put up more. University fell 11-7 to Newport Harbor. The loss was the Trojans' first of the season.
Carson Cruz put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and nine unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Sophia Weinberg made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one home run and three runs. Weinberg is crushing it when it comes to hits: she's got at least three every time she's taken the field this season. Jessica Hu was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Having lost for the first time this season, University fell to 2-1. As for Savanna, their record is now 1-8.
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