Softball Game Preview: Jurupa Hills Spartans vs. Kaiser Cats

By Team Reports Apr 20, 2025, 1:09am

Softball Preview: Jurupa Hills Spartans vs. Kaiser Cats

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Jurupa Hills and Kaiser are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2021, but likely not for long. The Spartans will be playing at home against the Cats at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Jurupa Hills has given up an average of 8.3 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

While Jurupa Hills' win against Central wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. Jurupa Hills had just enough and edged out Central 15-14 on Saturday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Jurupa Hills.

Jurupa Hills let Isabela Torres and Alayna Ibarra run wild. Torres went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Ibarra went 3-for-5 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most hits Ibarra has posted since back in March. Sophie Gutierrez was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Jurupa Hills hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in eight consecutive games.

Grand Terrace hit Kaiser with a four-run seventh inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Cats fell 8-4 to the Titans. The Cats haven't had much luck with the Titans recently, as the team has come up short the last seven times they've met.

Alyssa Rios made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and two stolen bases. Another player making a difference was Aubriana Espinoza, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.

The victory got Jurupa Hills back to even at 9-9. As for Kaiser, their loss dropped their record down to 6-13.

Kaiser's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Jurupa Hills has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .445. It's a different story for Kaiser, though, as they've only averaged .361. Will they be able to contain Jurupa Hills' hitters?

Jurupa Hills suffered a grim 13-3 defeat to Kaiser in their previous meeting last Wednesday. Will the Spartans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.

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