Softball Game Preview: Norte Vista Braves vs. Patriot Warriors

For the second straight game, Norte Vista will face off against Patriot. The Braves will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Warriors at 3:15 p.m. Norte Vista has given up an average of 14 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Norte Vista fell victim to Patriot and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 19-0 to the Warriors. The defeat continues a trend for the Braves in their meetings with the Warriors: they've now lost eight in a row.

Angelina Mercado

Stolen Base

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Norte Vista saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Angelina Mercado, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base. Mercado is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played.

The win got Patriot back to even at 7-7. As for Norte Vista, their loss dropped their record down to 2-9-1.