La Joya Community gave up the first runs on Wednesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top against the Independence Patriots by a score of 13-8. That's two games straight that the Fighting Lobos have won by exactly five runs.
Isabel Soares and Andrea Leon made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Soares pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Leon tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and seven unearned) runs off nine hits. At bat, Soares went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double, while Leon scored a run while going 3-for-3. The dominant performance also gave Leon a new career-high in doubles (two).
Anaya Romero
| 04/09/25 @ Independence | 4 |
| 04/07/25 vs Independence | 4 |
| 04/03/25 @ Glendale | 3 |
| 04/01/25 vs Glendale | 5 |
| 03/28/25 vs Youngker | 6 |
| + 4 more games |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Anaya Romero, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. She has been hot for a while, having posted three or more RBI the last nine times she's played. Alexandra Soares was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
La Joya Community always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .558. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Independence only posted an OBP of .400.
The win made it two in a row for La Joya Community and bumps their season record up to 12-9. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Independence, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-2.
Coming up, La Joya Community will challenge Copper Canyon at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The Fighting Lobos will need to watch out since the Aztecs have now posted at least ten runs in their last four games. As for Independence, they will face off against Central at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. The Patriots are facing the Bobcats at the right time seeing as the Bobcats are stuck on a 13-game losing streak.
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