In what's become a running theme this season, Orange gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by an 18-2 margin over the Saddleback Roadrunners. Orange's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
SCARLETT POITRA and LEANN VELASQUEZ were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, POITRA struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, VELASQUEZ pitched three innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits (she also didn't allow any walks). POITRA has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, POITRA scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances, while VELASQUEZ scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, REYANNA CASAREZ was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of ANABELLE ALVARADO, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Orange pushed their record up to 6-4 with that win, which was their third straight at home. They've been dominating during the matchups in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 10.7 runs. As for Saddleback, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-7.
Orange will be playing at home against Santa Ana at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Orange is facing Santa Ana at the right time seeing as Santa Ana is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Saddleback, they are on the road again on Friday to play Costa Mesa at 3:30 p.m. Costa Mesa will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Saddleback surely won't give up without a fight.
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