Softball Game Preview: Glendale Cardinals vs. La Joya Community Fighting Lobos

For the second straight game, Glendale will face off against La Joya Community. The Cardinals will be playing at home against the Fighting Lobos at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Glendale has given up an average of 13.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Glendale came up short against La Joya Community on Tuesday, falling 28-10. The Cardinals haven't had much luck with the Fighting Lobos recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.

For La Joya Community's part, the team relied heavily on Anaya Romero, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, five runs, and two stolen bases. That's the most hits Romero has posted since back in April of 2024. Ashley Radilla Luna was another key player, going 3-for-4 with four runs, four RBI, and one double.

Romero wasn't the only one working in the hit department: La Joya Community kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 23 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in seven consecutive matchups.

La Joya Community is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-8 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 18.5 runs over those games. As for Glendale, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-7.

Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Glendale has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .470. However, it's not like La Joya Community struggles in that department as they've averaged .538. 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.