Softball Preview: Rosemont Wolverine vs. El Dorado Cougars
Rosemont is 10-0 against El Dorado since May of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Rosemont Wolverine will be playing at home against the El Dorado Cougars at 4:00 p.m. Rosemont knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past seven matches -- so hopefully El Dorado likes a good challenge.
Rosemont can now show off 11 landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Monday. They put the hurt on Bradshaw Christian with a sharp 13-1 win.
Mackenzie Salazar was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Salazar has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Salazar was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Charlize Fasula, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-4. Juliana Lopez was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, El Dorado has not done well against Union Mine recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. El Dorado skirted past Union Mine 11-9.
The team relied heavily on Destiny Otto, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Rosemont pushed their record up to 13-1 with that victory, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. As for El Dorado, their win bumped their record up to 6-8.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Rosemont has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .457. However, it's not like El Dorado struggles in that department as they've averaged .432. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Rosemont took their victory against El Dorado when the teams last played last Friday by a conclusive 15-1. Does Rosemont have another victory up their sleeve, or will El Dorado turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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