Softball Game Preview: Parkland Matadors vs. Lubbock-Cooper Pirates

For the second straight game, Parkland will face off against Lubbock-Cooper. The Matadors will challenge the Pirates at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Parkland is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.

Parkland heads in on the heels of a playoff match on Friday. They lost 7-1 to Lubbock-Cooper. The loss continues a trend for the Matadors in their meetings with the Pirates: they've now lost five in a row.

Samantha Martinez

Batters Struck Out

05/02/25 vs Lubbock-Cooper	12
04/25/25 @ Canutillo	11
04/15/25 vs Americas	17
04/12/25 @ El Dorado	10
04/09/25 @ Hanks	15
+ 10 more games

Samantha Martinez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 15 consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Stephanie Flores made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles and one run. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more doubles the last three times she's played.

Lubbock-Cooper has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 19 of their last 20 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 27-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.1 runs over those games. As for Parkland, their defeat dropped their record down to 20-15.

Saturday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Parkland has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .476. However, it's not like Lubbock-Cooper struggles in that department as they've averaged .516. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.