Pinecrest Academy Cadence has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will take on the Cimarron-Memorial Spartans at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Pinecrest Academy Cadence is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
Pinecrest Academy Cadence pushed their score all the way to 11 on Thursday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They suffered a tough 20-11 loss at the hands of Clark.
Pinecrest Academy Cadence saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gabriella Colarco, who scored four runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Colarco has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Aliyah Kolish was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Cimarron-Memorial gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They blew past Legacy 9-3.
Makenna Webber was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. Webber was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Jasmine Ponce was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jazzlynn Ramos, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Pinecrest Academy Cadence's defeat was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-9. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.2 runs per game. As for Cimarron-Memorial, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 7-7 record this season.
Friday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Pinecrest Academy Cadence hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .352. However, it's not like Cimarron-Memorial struggles in that department as they've averaged .356. 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.
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