In what's become a running theme this season, Providence gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. They never let the Westridge Tigers onto the board and left with a 16-0 win. Providence's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Olyvia Rutter was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over five innings pitched. Rutter was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Breanna Pelaez, who went 4-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and four RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last 11 times she's played. Delailah Lopez was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
The victory (which was Providence's seventh in a row) raised their record to 20-2. As for Westridge, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.
Providence will look to defend their home field on Monday against Sierra Canyon at 3:15 p.m. Providence will be looking to keep their 11-game home win streak alive. As for Westridge, they will head out on the road to square off against Chadwick at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Westridge is facing Chadwick at the right time seeing as Chadwick is stuck on an 11-game losing streak.
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