Softball Preview: Mathis Pirates vs. Aransas Pass Panthers
The Mathis Pirates will head out on the road to face off against the Aransas Pass Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Mathis is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
Mathis stacked an 11th blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Odem with a sharp 14-0 win.
Marivel Martinez and Ava Medrano did most of the damage at the plate: Martinez went 4-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base, while Medrano scored three runs while going 3-for-3. Martinez is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Angelina Hernandez, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Meanwhile, Aransas Pass was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their tenth straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 15-0 defeat at the hands of George West.
Mathis' victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 20-9. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.7 runs per game. As for Aransas Pass, their loss dropped their record down to 5-18.
Aransas Pass' pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Mathis hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .343. It's a different story for Aransas Pass, though, as they've only averaged .226. Will they be able to contain Mathis' hitters?
Mathis took their win against Aransas Pass in their previous matchup back in March by a conclusive 15-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Mathis since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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