Softball Preview: Mark Keppel Aztecs vs. Montebello Oilers
After two games on the road, Mark Keppel is heading back home. They will take on the Montebello Oilers at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Mark Keppel is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Mark Keppel gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They blew past Alhambra 15-7.
Robyn Guitron made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over six innings pitched. Guitron has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Guitron was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Lauren Young was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Avigail Navarro, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a double.
Meanwhile, Montebello fell victim to a tough 14-4 loss at the hands of Bell Gardens on Tuesday.
Mark Keppel has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-6-1 record this season. As for Montebello, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-13.
Mark Keppel took their win against Montebello when the teams last played back in March by a conclusive 15-0. Does Mark Keppel have another victory up their sleeve, or will Montebello turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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