Softball Game Preview: Silverado Hawks vs. Barstow Aztecs

For the second straight game, Silverado will face off against Barstow. The Hawks will head out on the road to square off against the Aztecs at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Silverado has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with four straight defeats, while Barstow will come in with three straight wins.

Barstow hit Silverado with a six-run seventh inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Hawks fell just short of the Aztecs by a score of 10-9. That's two games in a row now that the Hawks have lost by just one run.

For Barstow's part, the team relied heavily on Elizibeth Arreola, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Mia-Cali Zamora, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.

Silverado's loss dropped their record down to 9-11. As for Barstow, their victory bumped their record up to 6-12.

Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Silverado hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .382. However, it's not like Barstow struggles in that department as they've averaged .419. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.