Softball Preview: Mountain View Christian Saints vs. Laughlin Cougars
Mountain View Christian is 1-9 against Laughlin since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit in Tuesday's first game. The Mountain View Christian Saints will look to defend their home field against the Laughlin Cougars at 1:00 p.m. The pair are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.
Mountain View Christian scored the most runs they've had all season to find success last Friday. They put the hurt on Sandy Valley with a sharp 27-12 win. That's two games straight that Mountain View Christian has won by exactly 15 runs.
Mountain View Christian let Cristina Arriaga and Ariadna Carranza loose on the outfield. Arriaga got on base in all five of her plate appearances with a home run, four runs, and five RBI, while Carranza got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Arriaga is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Julia Manzano, who scored four runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, everything went Laughlin's way against Sandy Valley in Tuesday's second game as Laughlin made off with a 21-3 victory. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Laughlin has managed all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Mountain View Christian and bumps their season record up to 2-4. As for Laughlin, their win bumped their record up to 5-12.
Mountain View Christian suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to Laughlin in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Will Mountain View Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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