Softball Game Preview: Bernstein Dragons vs. Contreras Cobras

Bernstein and Contreras are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2019, but likely not for long. After both having extra time off, the two teams will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Bernstein has given up an average of 12.3 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Bernstein will bounce into Wednesday's game after beating Hollywood, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. The Dragons won by a run and slipped past the Sheiks 17-16. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

KAYLEE HENRIQUEZ

Stolen Base

04/10/25 vs Hollywood	3
04/07/25 vs Mendez	1
04/03/25 vs Contreras	3

The team relied heavily on KAYLEE HENRIQUEZ, who went 4-for-5 with one home run, three stolen bases, and two triples. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was PARIS NUNEZ, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and two stolen bases.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Bernstein kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. They got seven more hits than Hollywood's also-impressive total of 12.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Contreras, who bounced back after a loss on the road on April 3rd. They were the clear victors by a 26-9 margin over Hollywood two weeks ago. The Cobras might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by nine runs or more this season.

Joselyn Carrasco was incredible, getting five hits. Those five hits gave her a new career-high. Hazel Zamora was another key player, getting three hits.

Bernstein's record now sits at 4-6. As for Contreras, their record is now 4-7.

Bernstein took their victory against Contreras in their previous meeting on April 3rd by a conclusive 16-6 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Dragons since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.