The Pacifica Mariners will square off against the Cypress Centurions at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Pacifica 3, Cypress 3.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Pacifica is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering El Modena just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Vanguards by a score of 4-3.
Mattea Stern was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one RBI.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Cypress, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Esperanza on Tuesday, sneaking past 3-1.
Alexis 'Chach' Stamper spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Cypress' victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Naya Taylor, who went 2-for-3 with one triple and one RBI. Another was Brooklyn Montgomery, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Pacifica's loss dropped their record down to 12-8. As for Cypress, their win bumped their record up to 13-8.
Pacifica couldn't quite finish off Cypress when the teams last played on April 1st and fell 4-2. Will the Mariners have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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