Softball Game Preview: Lubbock-Cooper Pirates vs. Parkland Matadors

Pirates

Runs

05/02/25 @ Parkland	7
04/25/25 vs Memorial	14
04/24/25 @ Memorial	11
04/17/25 vs Amarillo	4
04/15/25 @ Monterey	15
+ 27 more games

For the second straight game, Lubbock-Cooper will face off against Parkland. The Pirates will face off against the Matadors at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Lubbock-Cooper is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.8 runs per game this season.

Lubbock-Cooper is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 7-1 margin over Parkland. The Pirates haven't had any issues with the Matadors recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.

For Parkland's part, Samantha Martinez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 12 Ks. Martinez has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 15 consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Stephanie Flores was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles and one run. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more doubles the last three times she's played.

Lubbock-Cooper's victory was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 27-5. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games. As for Parkland, with the defeat, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 20-15.

Saturday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Lubbock-Cooper hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .431. However, it's not like Parkland struggles in that department as they've averaged .400. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.