Juarez-Lincoln is 1-9 against Palmview since April of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. Juarez-Lincoln will host Palmview at 6:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Juarez-Lincoln will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Tuesday, then bounced right back against Martin on Friday. Juarez-Lincoln was the clear victor by a 19-1 margin over Martin. The Huskies' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Natalie Gonzalez
| 03/21/25 @ Martin | 8 |
| 03/18/25 @ Nixon | 5 |
| 03/14/25 vs Mission Veterans Memorial | 7 |
| 03/07/25 vs Rio Grande City | 5 |
| 03/04/25 vs Mission | 3 |
| + 6 more games |
Natalie Gonzalez made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in February. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Valeria Gonzalez was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was April Marroquin, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Palmview entered their tilt with Cigarroa on Friday with four consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with five. They put the hurt on the Toros with a sharp 11-1 win.
Like Juarez-Lincoln, Palmview also got a great game from a two-way player: Abigail Cantu. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out six over five innings pitched. Cantu has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gabriela Garza, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged two or more in each of the last three games she's played. Jaylen Rosales was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Juarez-Lincoln's victory bumped their record up to 10-5. As for Palmview, their win bumped their record up to 9-5.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Juarez-Lincoln has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .447. However, it's not like Palmview struggles in that department as they've averaged .441. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Juarez-Lincoln might still be hurting after the 11-4 defeat they got from Palmview when the teams last played back in February. Will Juarez-Lincoln have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
