The Orange Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Temecula Prep Patriots at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Orange is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They put the hurt on Mesa Grande Academy with a sharp 22-1 victory. Orange's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
SCARLETT POITRA was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). POITRA was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, SARAI JIMENEZ was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. LEANN VELASQUEZ was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Temecula Prep entered their tilt with California Lutheran with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victor by a 9-2 margin over the C-Hawks on Thursday.
Like Orange, Temecula Prep also got a great game from a two-way player: Helena Scola. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Scola has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Scola was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Samiyah Antoine and Ava Winkowski did most of the damage at the plate: Antoine scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4, while Winkowski scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Winkowski is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Asia Miller, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Orange now has a winning record of 10-9. As for Temecula Prep, they pushed their record up to 15-12 with that win, which was their eighth straight at home.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Orange hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .355. However, it's not like Temecula Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .390. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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