Softball Game Preview: Gustine Reds vs. Denair Coyotes

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03/23/26 - Away	10-20 L
04/14/25 - Home	8-14 L
03/21/25 - Away	0-11 L
05/02/24 - Away	5-16 L
04/09/24 - Home	9-8 W
+ 5 more games

Gustine and Denair are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2019, but likely not for long. The Reds will host the Coyotes at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Gustine is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight games on Wednesday. They came up short against Mariposa County, falling 12-2. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Reds couldn't push the score so high this time.

Gustine saw nine different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kylie Palomino, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base.

Meanwhile, after soaring to 20 runs the game before, Denair was a bit more limited in their game on Wednesday. They lost 15-1 to Le Grand.

Denair's defeat dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Gustine, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Gustine has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Denair struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 5.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.

Gustine suffered a grim 20-10 defeat to Denair when the teams last played on Monday. Will the Reds 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.