Bishop Alemany is 0-8 against El Camino Real since March of 2015 but things could change on Friday. Bishop Alemany will host El Camino Real at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Bishop Alemany's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. They were the clear victors by an 11-0 margin over Chatsworth.
Kalie Peralta made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over 5.1 innings pitched. Peralta was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Charlotte Riggen, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Yaretzi Santana was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for El Camino Real, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They put the hurt on Kennedy with a sharp 8-0 win on Wednesday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Royals as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
The result came thanks to Remy Glassman's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up 12 Ks. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in February.
At the plate, El Camino Real let Marisa Lopez and Amaya Perry run wild. Lopez went a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI and one double, while Perry scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Those five RBI gave Lopez a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Senia Gutierrez, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
El Camino Real kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
El Camino Real's win bumped their record up to 6-7. As for Bishop Alemany, their victory bumped their record up to 9-3.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Bishop Alemany hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .387. However, it's not like El Camino Real struggles in that department as they've averaged .324. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Bishop Alemany suffered a grim 10-1 defeat to El Camino Real in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Will Bishop Alemany have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
