Rancho Cucamonga hasn't had much luck against Etiwanda recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Cougars will welcome the Eagles at 3:15 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Rancho Cucamonga lost 10-3 to Los Osos on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Cougars have suffered against the Grizzlies since May 13, 2021.
Amanda Wise was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI. Kaela Moffett was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one double.
Meanwhile, Etiwanda unfortunately witnessed the end of their 13-game winning streak on Wednesday. They came up short against Chino Hills, falling 11-4. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Eagles, who until this match were averaging 2.27 runs allowed.
Dailynn Battee made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one home run and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Brianna Gutierrez, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Etiwanda's loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 19-3. As for Rancho Cucamonga, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 10-12.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Rancho Cucamonga hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .331. However, it's not like Etiwanda struggles in that department as they've averaged .384. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Rancho Cucamonga suffered a grim 9-0 defeat to Etiwanda in their previous meeting two weeks ago. Will the Cougars 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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