Softball Preview: El Monte Lions vs. Marshall Eagles
El Monte is 10-0 against Marshall since March of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The El Monte Lions will look to defend their home field against the Marshall Eagles at 3:30 p.m. The last three games El Monte has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Friday, El Monte narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Mountain View 7-5. That's two games straight that El Monte has won by exactly two runs.
Camila Abundis was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). Abundis has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Abundis was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Elisa Gonzalez, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Natalie Meza, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Marshall can finally bid farewell to their 14-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. Everything went their way against Santa Clarita Christian as Marshall made off with a 26-18 victory. Marshall's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
El Monte's win bumped their record up to 11-8. As for Marshall, their victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-15.
Everything went El Monte's way against Marshall when the teams last played back in March as El Monte made off with a 7-0 win. Does El Monte have another victory up their sleeve, or will Marshall turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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