Softball Game Preview: Durango Trailblazers vs. Desert Pines Jaguars

The Durango Trailblazers will head out on the road to square off against the Desert Pines Jaguars at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Durango has given up an average of 18.5 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Durango made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Pinecrest Academy Cadence, but they still couldn't quite topple them. Durango was the clear victor by a 31-16 margin over Pinecrest Academy Cadence on Monday. The Trailblazers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Durango got a massive performance out of Dylin Thomas, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Perla Mejia-Martinez was another key player, scoring five runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.

Durango always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .867. The last time their OBP was this high was since the start of last season.

Meanwhile, Desert Pines was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 20th straight loss dating back to last season. They came up short against Cimarron-Memorial, falling 19-1. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Jaguars couldn't push the score so high this time.

Desert Pines' defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Durango, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.

Wednesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Durango has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .593. However, it's not like Desert Pines struggles in that department as they've averaged .542. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Everything went Durango's way against Desert Pines in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, as Durango made off with a 25-3 win. Does Durango have another victory up their sleeve, or will Desert Pines turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.