Providence entered their tilt with South Pasadena with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the South Pasadena Tigers by a score of 9-4 on Wednesday. That's more bragging rights for Providence, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Olyvia Rutter was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Rutter has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Rutter was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Breanna Pelaez was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last seven games she's played. Delailah Lopez was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
On South Pasadena's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emma Becerra, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Providence pushed their record up to 16-2 with that victory, which was their ninth straight at home. As for South Pasadena, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Providence will face off against Chadwick at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Providence is facing Chadwick at the right time seeing as Chadwick is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for South Pasadena, they will head out on the road to take on Temple City at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Temple City will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something South Pasadena surely won't give up without a fight.
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