Softball Preview: Browne Bruins vs. North Mustangs
Browne is 9-1 against North since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Browne Bruins will head out on the road to face off against the North Mustangs at 6:00 p.m. Browne knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past seven matches -- so hopefully North likes a good challenge.
Browne put the finishing touches on their 11th blowout victory of the season on Thursday. They put the hurt on North with a sharp 12-1 win.
Shayla Munoz made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). Munoz has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Munoz was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a double.
In other batting news, Anahi Rocha was a standout: she went 4-for-4 with six RBI, two stolen bases, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Tunisia Rios, who went 3-for-3 with four runs, a triple, and a double.
Browne's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-8-1. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs per game. As for North, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-12.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Browne has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 7.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like North struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.1. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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