The Reseda Regents will venture away from home to take on the Van Nuys Wolves at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Van Nuys took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Reseda, who comes in off a win.
Reseda made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Monroe, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Regents were the clear victors by a 17-10 margin over the Vikings on Wednesday. The Regents might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by seven runs or more this season.
Reseda let Fuentes Thereze and Angelina Reyes run wild. Thereze went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI, while Reyes scored four runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Isabel Lopez, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
They weren't the only ones working in the hit department: Reseda kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 21 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Van Nuys fell victim to Ventura and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They lost 21-0 to the Cougars. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, the Wolves' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
The victory made it two in a row for Reseda and bumps their season record up to 6-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 21.5 runs over those games. As for Van Nuys, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Reseda has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .673. However, it's not like Van Nuys struggles in that department as they've averaged .463. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Reseda took their victory against Van Nuys in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 22-10 score. Will the Regents repeat their success, or do the Wolves have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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