Softball Preview: Vela Sabercats vs. Sharyland Rattlers
The Vela Sabercats will be playing at home against the Sharyland Rattlers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Vela's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three games.
In what's become a running theme this season, Vela gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They put the hurt on McAllen Memorial with a sharp 12-2 win.
Sara Mendoza and Jaylene Rodriguez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Mendoza tossed two innings while giving up no earned run or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Rodriguez didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Mendoza scored two runs while going 3-for-4, while Rodriguez scored a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Danika Jimenez, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs and a triple. Another player making a difference was Ciara Cantu, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Sharyland fell victim to a tough 9-3 defeat at the hands of Pioneer on Thursday.
Ariana Gomez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Vela's victory bumped their record up to 11-12. As for Sharyland, their loss dropped their record down to 9-4-1.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Vela hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .346. However, it's not like Sharyland struggles in that department as they've averaged .355. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Vela might still be hurting after the 19-11 defeat they got from Sharyland when the teams last played on March 1st. Will Vela have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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