Softball Game Preview: Granada Matadors vs. James Logan Colts

Granada is on a five-game streak of home wins, while James Logan is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Matadors will host the Colts at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The last four games Granada has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

On Thursday, Granada didn't have quite enough to beat Carondelet and fell 3-2.

Delaney Aumua made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and fired off two home runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.

Meanwhile, James Logan fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Amador Valley on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Dons by a score of 10-8. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Colts, who until this matchup were averaging 3.25 runs allowed.

Naliyah Orozco was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and one double. Ava Medellin was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and two RBI.

With the loss, James Logan broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 12-3-1. As for Granada, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-8.

Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Saturday. Granada hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 1.2 home runs per game. However, it's not like James Logan struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.8 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.

Granada couldn't quite finish off James Logan in their previous matchup back in March of 2024 and fell 5-3. Will the Matadors 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.