Downey is on a four-game streak of home wins, while Gregori is on a five-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Downey Knights will take on the Gregori Jaguars at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Downey has not done well against Enochs recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Downey came out on top against Enochs by a score of 6-2.
Selina Luiz spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on ten hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Maddy Flores, who went 1-for-2 with a home run. Another player making a difference was Brisies Tollison, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Gregori gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They never let Escalon onto the board and left with a 16-0 win. Gregori's pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last three contests.
Kailey Estes made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Estes was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Angelina Hoffman was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Ariana Aguirre was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
The victory got Downey back to even at 6-6. As for Gregori, their win bumped their record up to 10-3.
Both the pair just can't seem to miss. Downey has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.5 hits per game. However, it's not like Gregori struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.2 per game. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Downey came up short against Gregori when the teams last played back in May of 2023, falling 5-0. Will Downey 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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