Softball Game Preview: Montclair Cavaliers vs. Ontario Jaguars

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Previous Games

03/21/25 - Away	1-4 L
04/04/24 - Home	4-0 W
04/02/24 - Away	4-0 W
03/12/24 - Home	7-1 W
04/10/23 - Away	3-1 W
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Montclair is 8-2 against Ontario since March of 2022 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Wednesday. The Cavaliers are taking a road trip to square off against the Jaguars at 3:30 p.m. Montclair has given up an average of 7.3 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Montclair's last matchup with Don Lugo could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Friday. The Cavaliers came up short against the Conquistadores, falling 14-1. The Cavaliers haven't had much luck with the Conquistadores recently, as the team has come up short the last eight times they've met.

Montclair saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alina Figueroa, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.

Meanwhile, Ontario fell victim to Diamond Ranch and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 11-0 to the Panthers. The Jaguars' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it five in a row.

Montclair's loss dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Ontario, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-10.

Wednesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Montclair hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .353. However, it's not like Ontario struggles in that department as they've averaged .327. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Montclair came up short against Ontario in their previous meeting back in March, falling 4-1. Can the Cavaliers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.