Orange barely beat La Quinta the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Panthers put the hurt on the Aztecs with a sharp 13-7 victory on Friday. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Aztecs recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Scarlett Poitra made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March of 2024.
Liliana Nunez
| 04/25/25 @ La Quinta | 2 |
| 04/23/25 vs Estancia | 1 |
| 04/16/25 @ Loara | 1 |
| 04/04/25 @ Estancia | 1 |
| 03/28/25 vs Loara | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Liliana Nunez, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and one triple. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Anabelle Alvarado was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Orange always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .548. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as La Quinta only posted an OBP of .385.
Orange's record is now 6-10. As for La Quinta, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Orange will challenge Santa Ana Valley at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Falcons' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Panthers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for La Quinta, they will face off against Rio Hondo Prep at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. The Kares will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Aztecs surely won't give up without a fight.
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