The Andress Eagles will face off against the Jefferson Silver Foxes at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Andress is coming into the contest on a five-game losing streak.
Friday just wasn't the day for Andress' offense. They lost 15-0 to Chapin on Friday.
Meanwhile, Jefferson hadn't done well against Canutillo recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Silver Foxes walked away with a 5-2 win over the Eagles. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Silver Foxes.
Yazmeen De La Paz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Jefferson's victory was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Sakae Arnette, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. Elizabella Quinonez was another, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Jefferson's win bumped their record up to 17-3-1. As for Andress, their loss dropped their record down to 11-11.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Andress has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .501. However, it's not like Jefferson struggles in that department as they've averaged .629. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Andress might still be hurting after the 16-3 defeat they got from Jefferson in their previous matchup back in February. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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