The Palos Verdes Sea Kings will challenge the Quartz Hill Royals at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Palos Verdes is coming into the game hot, having won their last five games.
Palos Verdes is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 14-4 margin over West Ranch. Palos Verdes' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Daniella Boccanfuso made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. Boccanfuso has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. Boccanfuso was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a double.
In other batting news, Ellie Correa was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Maven Ding was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5.
Carter typically has all the answers at home, but on Tuesday Quartz Hill proved too difficult a challenge. They had just enough and edged the Lions out 7-5. The win was familiar territory for Quartz Hill who now have four in a row.
Like Palos Verdes, Quartz Hill also got a great game from a two-way player: Kaylei Victoria. On the mound, she pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Victoria was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run.
In other pitching news, Dakota Ponder looked comfortable as she pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits.
Back at the plate, Leanna Medina was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Nina Sepulveda, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Palos Verdes' record now sits at 19-6. As for Quartz Hill, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 18 of their last 19 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 21-5 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Palos Verdes has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Quartz Hill struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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