The Hayden Lobos will venture away from home to face off against the Superior Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Hayden has struggled recently with three losses in a row, while Superior will arrive with six straight wins.
Hayden couldn't beat San Manuel on Tuesday even though they stacked five runs on them in the fourth inning. The Lobos came up short against the Miners, falling 18-8.
Meanwhile, Superior got the win against ALA - Mesa North on Monday by a conclusive 22-5. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won eight matchups by 11 runs or more so far this season.
Alyna Cruz made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run and four RBI. That home run was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Stephanie Lopez was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times she's played. Lauryn Lopez was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Superior kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in three consecutive games.
Hayden's defeat dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Superior, their record now sits at 12-1-1.
Hayden couldn't quite get it done against Superior when the teams last played last Tuesday as they fell 6-2. Can the Lobos avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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