Softball Preview: Marquez Gladiators vs. Torres Toros
Marquez is 9-1 against Torres since March of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Marquez Gladiators will head out on the road to challenge the Torres Toros at 4:00 p.m. Marquez will be looking to extend their current 11-game winning streak.
Marquez can now show off 11 landslide victories after their most recent contest on Friday. Everything went their way against Maywood CES as Marquez made off with a 14-1 victory. That's two games straight that Marquez has won by exactly 13 runs.
Darla Sanchez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out 13 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Sanchez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Sanchez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Delilah Sanchez was a standout: she scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Emily Charles, who scored three runs and stole five bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Torres fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Sotomayor on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Wolves by a score of 7-6. Torres' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Mia Fuentes spent all 7.1 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up six Ks. Those 7.1 innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Daniella Flores stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Suraya Rodriguez was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Marquez's win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-3. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.3 runs per game. As for Torres, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-4.
Wednesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Marquez hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .432. However, it's not like Torres struggles in that department as they've averaged .442. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Marquez took their victory against Torres in their previous matchup back in March by a conclusive 10-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Marquez since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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