Jefferson hasn't had much luck against Canutillo recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Silver Foxes will be playing in front of their home fans against the Eagles at 6:00 p.m. Jefferson has given up an average of 8.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Jefferson is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. They came up short against El Paso, falling 17-5.
Emma Gonzalez was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Canutillo came tearing into Friday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.5 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Huskies 14-12. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted since February 27th.
Isabella Salazar and Khloe Borjas did most of the damage at the plate: Salazar went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and one double, while Borjas scored three runs while going 3-for-3. Those three runs gave Borjas a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Zoe Borjas, who scored four runs while going 3-for-3.
Canutillo kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in nine consecutive matches.
Canutillo's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-9-1. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.2 runs over those games. As for Jefferson, their loss dropped their record down to 12-17.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Jefferson hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .432. However, it's not like Canutillo struggles in that department as they've averaged .404. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Jefferson suffered a grim 11-3 defeat to Canutillo in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Silver Foxes have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
