Softball Game Preview: Jefferson Democrats vs. Dr. Maya Angelou Community Phoenix

The Jefferson Democrats will square off against the Dr. Maya Angelou Community Phoenix at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Jefferson is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Diego Rivera just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. They lost 20-3 to the Huskies. The game marked the Democrats' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Melanie Ramirez

Stolen Base

03/28/25 @ Diego Rivera	3
03/26/25 vs Santee	2
03/24/25 vs Sotomayor	10

Melanie Ramirez was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases. 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. Another player making a difference was Eilyn Granados, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-1.

Meanwhile, Dr. Maya Angelou Community came up short against West Adams on Wednesday, falling 14-3. The Phoenix's defeat didn't just snap their winning streak: it also ended the team's undefeated season.

Jefferson's loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 3-3. As for Dr. Maya Angelou Community, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.

Jefferson couldn't quite get it done against Dr. Maya Angelou Community when the teams last played back in April of 2024 as they fell 13-8. Can Jefferson avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.