For the second straight game, Central City Value will face off against Animo Bunche. The Jaguars will venture away from home to square off against the Stallions at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Central City Value was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Animo Bunche on Monday. The Jaguars put the hurt on the Stallions with a sharp 27-10 victory. Considering the Jaguars have won seven games by more than nine runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Mercedes Ponce made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
Emily Gonzalez
| 05/12/25 vs Animo Bunche | 4 |
| 05/01/25 @ Downtown Magnets | 3 |
| 04/25/25 vs Downtown Magnets | 1 |
| 04/24/25 @ Annenberg | 2 |
| 04/21/25 vs USC-MAE | 2 |
| + 5 more games |
In other batting news, Emily Gonzalez was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabriela Sanchez, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with seven RBI, two runs, and one double.
Central City Value has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 20.7 runs over those games. As for Animo Bunche, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
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