The Dos Pueblos Chargers will square off against the Riverside Prep Silver Knights at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a three-game winning streak alive.
Dos Pueblos is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 victory over Villa Park.
Emily Morici
| 05/20/26 @ Villa Park | 6 |
| 05/18/26 @ La Salle | 13 |
| 05/15/26 vs Crescenta Valley | 11 |
| 05/04/26 vs Rio Mesa | 7 |
| 05/01/26 vs Oxnard | 7 |
| + 18 more games |
Emily Morici made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over nine innings while giving up six earned runs off 13 hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 23 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two RBI and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Anastasia Brunner was excellent, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Kacey Hurley, who went 2-for-5 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Riverside Prep beat La Serna 7-2 on Wednesday.
Lila Morris spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on three hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Daisy Hernandez, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one run. Meeka Martinez was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Riverside Prep's win bumped their record up to 26-4. As for Dos Pueblos, their victory bumped their record up to 21-6.
Saturday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Dos Pueblos hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .391. However, it's not like Riverside Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .369. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
