Softball Preview: Gonzales Apaches vs. Navarro Panthers
Gonzales is 0-10 against Navarro since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Gonzales Apaches will be playing at home against the Navarro Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Gonzales is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Gonzales gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. They blew past San Antonio Memorial 16-1. Winning may never get old, but Gonzales sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Haley Cantu made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Cantu was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Gyzelle Guevara was incredible, firing off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 4-for-4. Ava Carrizales was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Navarro's good fortune finally ran out last Thursday. They fell victim to a tough 15-1 defeat at the hands of Cuero. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Navarro has scored all season.
Navarro saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaislynn Tovar, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a double.
Gonzales' victory bumped their record up to 17-7. As for Navarro, their loss dropped their record down to 7-9.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Gonzales hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .318. However, it's not like Navarro struggles in that department as they've averaged .422. 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.
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