For the second straight game, La Joya Community will face off against Washington. The Lobos will be playing at home against the Rams at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. La Joya Community knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with ten runs or more in their past four contests -- so hopefully Washington likes a good challenge.
While La Joya Community's victory against Washington wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Lobos had just enough and edged out the Rams 16-14. The Lobos haven't had any issues with the Rams recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Andrea Leon made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched 6.1 innings while giving up five earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Leon was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.
Lillyanna Rosalez
| 04/21/26 @ Washington | 6 |
| 04/06/26 @ Independence | 2 |
| 02/26/26 vs Browne | 2 |
| 02/25/26 @ Maryvale | 2 |
| 04/16/26 @ Copper Canyon | 1 |
In other batting news, Lillyanna Rosalez was a standout: she got on base in five of her six plate appearances with six stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. Those six stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Alianna Alejandro, who got on base in five of her six plate appearances with four stolen bases, four runs, and one double.
La Joya Community kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in three consecutive games.
Washington's defeat dropped their record down to 6-13. As for La Joya Community, their victory bumped their record up to 9-14.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. La Joya Community has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .557. However, it's not like Washington struggles in that department as they've averaged .573. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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