The La Quinta Aztecs will head out on the road to challenge the Rio Hondo Prep Kares at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. La Quinta has given up an average of 9.6 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
La Quinta's last matchup with Orange could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Friday. The Aztecs lost 13-7 to the Panthers. The loss continues a trend for the Aztecs in their meetings with the Panthers: they've now lost three in a row.
Ella Magga made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Raellie Faatuga, who went 1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Rio Hondo Prep had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They came out on top against the Wildcats by a score of 8-3.
Rio Hondo Prep's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-4. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs over those games. As for La Quinta, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-10.
La Quinta couldn't quite get it done against Rio Hondo Prep in their previous matchup back in March of 2024 as they fell 5-2. Can the Aztecs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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