The Ponderosa Bruins will face off against the Vista del Lago Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Ponderosa is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.
On Thursday, Ponderosa made easy work of Christian Brothers and carried off an 11-4 win. The result was nothing new for the Bruins, who have now won eight games by six runs or more so far this season.
Haley Warney spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Kate McCartney was incredible, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. Molly McFarland was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three runs and one stolen base.
Ponderosa hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in eight consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Vista del Lago came up short against Woodcreek on Monday, falling 8-2. The Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Riley Dossey made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella Dossey, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
Vista del Lago's loss dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Ponderosa, they now have a winning record of 9-8.
Vista del Lago's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Ponderosa has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .438. It's a different story for Vista del Lago, though, as they've only averaged .345. Will they be able to contain Ponderosa's hitters?
Ponderosa couldn't quite finish off Vista del Lago when the teams last played back in March and fell 3-1. Will the Bruins have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
