Mariposa County is 9-0-1 against Denair since May of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. Mariposa County will welcome Denair at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Mariposa County will roll into the match after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Tuesday, then bounced right back against Waterford on Wednesday. Mariposa County was the clear victor by a 20-2 margin over Waterford. The Grizzlies' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Hailey Hatcher made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Hatcher was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with one double and one RBI.
Heely Patterson
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In other batting news, Heely Patterson was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Kylee Hutchings was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Mariposa County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .722. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, Denair got the win against Waterford on Friday by a conclusive 11-1. The win continues a trend for the Coyotes in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now won three in a row.
Like Mariposa County, Denair also got a great game from a two-way player: Makayla Dayton. On the mound, she tossed six innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Dayton was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kenzie Prine, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Hayden Stucker, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Mariposa County's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-6-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Denair, their victory bumped their record up to 7-4-1.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mariposa County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .438. However, it's not like Denair struggles in that department as they've averaged .506. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
