Oaks Christian is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Pacifica is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Oaks Christian Lions will take on the Pacifica Mariners at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Oaks Christian: 2.5, Pacifica: 1.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Oaks Christian is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They came out on top against Los Alamitos by a score of 5-1.
Sienna Reynolds spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Oaks Christian got a big performance out of Terrianna Kelley, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Kamryn Guthrie, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Pacifica narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past South Hills 4-3.
Brynne Nally made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off only two hits. Nally has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Nally was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
Nally wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kayli Counts, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Malia Cuevas was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Oaks Christian's victory bumped their record up to 22-4. As for Pacifica, their win bumped their record up to 24-2.
Thursday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Oaks Christian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .378. However, it's not like Pacifica struggles in that department as they've averaged .394. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Oaks Christian came up short against Pacifica in their previous matchup back in May of 2023, falling 6-3. Will Oaks Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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