The Juanita Sanchez Complex Cavaliers will challenge the Tiverton Tigers at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The timing isn't great for Juanita Sanchez Complex: they have been struggling with six straight losses at home, while Tiverton has snatched up seven consecutive wins on the road.
Juanita Sanchez Complex managed to slip by Hope the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Cavaliers lost 27-10 to the Blue Wave on Friday. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 25, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Julisa Smith made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Jhislean Soriano, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Tiverton put their dominant pitcher on display in the team's third consecutive shutout on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Central Falls a 10-0 shutout. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten contests by ten runs or more this season.
Lia Doster made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in nine consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two runs. That home run was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Sadie Pickering was incredible, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Jersey-Ann Hastie was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Tiverton hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least one batters in five consecutive matchups.
Juanita Sanchez Complex's loss dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Tiverton, their win bumped their record up to 13-0.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Juanita Sanchez Complex has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .502. However, it's not like Tiverton struggles in that department as they've averaged .535. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Juanita Sanchez Complex might still be hurting after the 14-0 defeat they got from Tiverton in their previous meeting back in May of 2018. Will the Cavaliers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
