The Arleta Mustangs will be playing in front of their home fans against the Verdugo Hills Dons at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Arleta can now show off nine landslide victories after their most recent game on Wednesday. They never let North Hollywood onto the board and left with a 10-0 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Arleta.
OLIVIA FIGUEROA made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. FIGUEROA was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on LEILANI GURROLA, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was BRIANNA PEREZ MARISCAL, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Verdugo Hills waltzed into their contest on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came out on top against the Parrots by a score of 6-2.
Like Arleta, Verdugo Hills also got a great game from a two-way player: Kaitlyn Barba. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over five innings pitched. Barba was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Vaoita Leasiolagi, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Gatailevao Leasiolagi was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Arleta's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-10-1. As for Verdugo Hills, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-7 record this season.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Arleta hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .343. However, it's not like Verdugo Hills struggles in that department as they've averaged .331. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Arleta suffered a grim 9-3 defeat to Verdugo Hills in their previous meeting back in April. Will Arleta have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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