Cypress is 2-8 against Pacifica since March of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. Cypress will welcome Pacifica at 3:15 p.m. The last four games Cypress has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Cypress blew Esperanza out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Thursday Esperanza got their revenge. Cypress fell just short of Esperanza by a score of 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Centurions have suffered since March 16, 2024.
Sanaiyah 'Naya' Cleland made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Makayla Bishop, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Pacifica faced El Modena in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. Pacifica won by a run and slipped past El Modena 3-2. The victory continues a trend for the Mariners in their matchups with the Vanguards: they've now won eight in a row.
Ellena Ediss spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks. Those eight strikeouts gave her a new career-high.
At the plate, Mattea Stern was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
Pacifica's win bumped their record up to 9-4. As for Cypress, their loss dropped their record down to 10-6.
Cypress suffered a grim 7-0 defeat to Pacifica in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will Cypress 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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