Softball Game Preview: Ontario Jaguars vs. Don Lugo Conquistadores

For the second straight game, Ontario will face off against Don Lugo. The Jaguars will host the Conquistadores at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.

Ontario might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 8-2 to Don Lugo, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The Jaguars haven't had much luck with the Conquistadores recently, as the team has come up short the last seven times they've met.

For Don Lugo's part, Randi Barrios spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits and racked up six Ks. Barrios has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Camila Franco was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one double. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now got three or more in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Aubrey Liester, who went 1-for-4 with one home run.

Franco wasn't the only one working in the home run department: Don Lugo lost a few balls and finished the game with five home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.

Don Lugo is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-3-1 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.4 runs on average over those games. As for Ontario, their loss dropped their record down to 4-7.

Friday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Ontario hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .360. However, it's not like Don Lugo struggles in that department as they've averaged .340. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.