Softball Preview: Johnson Warriors vs. Foothill Mustangs
Johnson is 3-0 against Foothill since April of 2023, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Johnson Warriors will be playing at home against the Foothill Mustangs at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Thursday, Johnson got the win against Natomas by a conclusive 13-1.
The team relied heavily on Naomi Quiroz, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Valicianna Collins-Hogan was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Meanwhile, Foothill won against Valley on Tuesday with 20 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. Foothill was the clear victor by a 20-1 margin over Florin. That looming 20-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Foothill yet this season.
Mercede Averett was incredible, going 5-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and two stolen bases. She continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Savannah James, who scored four runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Johnson has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a massive bump to their 11-6 record this season. As for Foothill, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-8.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Johnson hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .418. However, it's not like Foothill struggles in that department as they've averaged .403. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Johnson's way against Foothill in their previous meeting back in April as Johnson made off with a 16-0 win. Will Johnson repeat their success, or does Foothill have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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