O'Connor's game last Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Warren Warriors with a sharp 12-1 win. The high-scoring effort was just what O'Connor needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Haley Carder was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Carder has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Carder was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs.
In other pitching news, Thalia Reyes looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (she also only allowed one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, O'Connor let Meiko Dominguez and Savannah Popp loose on the outfield. Dominguez scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Popp scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Dominguez is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Amiya Jasso, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
On Warren's side, Jenna Bonilla was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
O'Connor's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-9. They've been dominating during the games in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 10.3 runs. As for Warren, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 12-15.
Coincidentally, O'Connor and Warren will both be playing Stevens the next time they take the field. O'Connor will head out to face Stevens at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, while Warren will host them at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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