Softball Preview: Glenn Grizzlies vs. Hays Hawks
The Glenn Grizzlies will head out on the road to challenge the Hays Hawks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Glenn can now show off 14 landslide victories after their most recent game on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Lockhart as Glenn made off with a 10-3 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Glenn.
Brooke Cantu made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. Cantu has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Cantu was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Reagan Keeling and Jaslyn Dobbins did most of the damage at the plate: Keeling scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Dobbins scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Haley Garcia was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Hays only won by two when they last took the field, which might have inspired the six-point they dealt Leander on Tuesday. Hays put the hurt on Leander with a sharp 10-4 win. The victory was familiar territory for Hays who now have three in a row.
Natalia Aleman and Elaina Villegas did most of the damage at the plate: Aleman scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Villegas went 1-for-4 with a home run. Another player making a difference was Julissa Vasquez, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Glenn has been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 19-9 record this season. As for Hays, their win bumped their record up to 15-13.
Friday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Glenn hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .382. However, it's not like Hays struggles in that department as they've averaged .342. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Glenn beat Hays 10-6 in their previous meeting back in March. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Vasquez, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, two triples, and four RBI. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Glenn still be able to contain Vasquez? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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