Mesa Grande Academy and Orange squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Mesa Grande Academy had to settle for second. They lost 22-1 to the Orange Panthers. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Mesa Grande Academy has scored all season.
Mesa Grande Academy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bailey Bender, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-2.
On Orange's side, SCARLETT POITRA made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). POITRA was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Orange got a massive performance out of SARAI JIMENEZ, who went 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was LEANN VELASQUEZ, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Mesa Grande Academy has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-6 record this season. As for Orange, they now have a winning record of 10-9.
Mesa Grande Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Orange, they will square off against Temecula Prep at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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