For the second straight game, Casa Grande will face off against Mountain View. The Cougars will challenge the Mountain Lions at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Casa Grande has struggled recently with three defeats in a row, while Mountain View will arrive with seven straight wins.
On Monday, Casa Grande came up short against Mountain View and fell 7-4.
For Mountain View's part, Arianna Figueroa spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on five hits and racked up 13 Ks. Figueroa has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Mountain View got a big performance out of Mia Quinonez, who scored a run while going 3-for-4. AAliyah Pereda was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Quinonez wasn't the only one making solid contact: Mountain View kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 12 hits in seven consecutive matches.
Mountain View's victory was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-4. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs over those games. As for Casa Grande, their loss dropped their record down to 12-7.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Casa Grande has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .439. However, it's not like Mountain View struggles in that department as they've averaged .476. 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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