The Maria Carrillo Pumas are taking a road trip to challenge the American Canyon Wolves at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Maria Carrillo is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
Maria Carrillo had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt Ukiah on Saturday. The Pumas were the clear victors by a 17-5 margin over the Wildcats. The Pumas haven't had any issues with the Wildcats recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Rachaely Yaya
| 04/12/25 vs Ukiah | 6 |
| 04/05/25 vs Leigh | 3 |
| 03/25/25 @ Rancho Cotate | 3 |
| 05/14/24 vs Pinole Valley | 3 |
| 04/10/25 vs Rancho Cotate | 2 |
Rachaely Yaya was incredible, going 3-for-4 with six RBI, two triples, and three runs. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Isabella Tapia, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Maria Carrillo always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .529. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 18 runs the game before, American Canyon was a bit more limited in their game on Friday. They came up short against Vintage, falling 8-1. The loss continues a trend for the Wolves in their meetings with the Crushers: they've now lost eight in a row.
Madison Del Castillo made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
American Canyon's defeat dropped their record down to 8-5-1. As for Maria Carrillo, their record now sits at 9-6.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Maria Carrillo hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .337. However, it's not like American Canyon struggles in that department as they've averaged .341. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Maria Carrillo couldn't quite get it done against American Canyon in their previous meeting back in March of 2024 as they fell 3-0. Can the Pumas avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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