The Torres Toros will venture away from home to challenge the Madera South Stallions at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Torres has given up an average of 8.1 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Torres proved they can win big on Friday (they won by 30) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Fresno, sneaking past 13-11. The win was familiar territory for the Toros, who have now won three games in a row.
Jillian Villalobos was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base. J'lynn Mitchell was another key player, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Villalobos wasn't the only one making solid contact: Torres kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since the start of last season.
Meanwhile, Madera South fell victim to Minarets and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They lost 10-0 to the Mustangs. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Stallions' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Torres' victory bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Madera South, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season.
Everything went Torres' way against Madera South in their previous meeting back in May of 2024, as Torres made off with a 17-9 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Toros since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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