Jordan hasn't had much luck against Millikan recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Rams at 3:00 p.m. Jordan has given up an average of 12.5 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Jordan is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Thursday. They lost 15-1 to Long Beach Poly.
Meanwhile, Millikan had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.7 runs) and they went ahead and made it four on Thursday. They came out on top against the Bruins by a score of 5-1.
Lauren Cantwell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Julia Dizon and Ella Burleson did most of the damage at the plate: Dizon went a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI, while Burleson went 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI. Those two runs gave Burleson a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Riley McAndrew, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Millikan hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in nine consecutive contests.
Millikan's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-8. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games. As for Jordan, their loss dropped their record down to 5-8.
Jordan might still be hurting after the 11-0 defeat they got from Millikan in their previous meeting on Wednesday. Will the Panthers 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.
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