The Justin Garza Guardians will take on the Dos Palos Broncos at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Justin Garza will come into the contest with an undefeated record on the line.
While Justin Garza didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They came out on top against Immanuel by a score of 7-2 on Saturday.
Gracie Uribe spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, JorJa Hernandez was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Riley Nason was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-4.
Justin Garza hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Dos Palos and Immanuel finished up on equal footing with a 4-4 tie on Saturday.
Dos Palos also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Breann Raney gave up just two earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 12 Ks. With that strong performance, Raney is now averaging an impressive 5.1 strikeouts per game.
Dos Palos' draw gives them a new season record of 3-4-1. As for Justin Garza, their win bumped their record up to 10-0.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Justin Garza has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .551. However, it's not like Dos Palos struggles in that department as they've averaged .444. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Justin Garza skirted past Dos Palos 4-2 in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Does Justin Garza have another victory up their sleeve, or will Dos Palos turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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