For the second straight game, Hueneme will face off against Santa Paula. The Vikings will square off against the Cardinals at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hueneme has given up an average of 9.2 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hueneme fell victim to Santa Paula and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 12-0 to the Cardinals. Having soared to a lofty 16 runs in the game before, the Vikings' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Santa Paula's part, Ayla Rodriguez looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
At the plate, Angie ?Frankie? Aguilera was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Mia Cardenas, who scored two runs while going 4-for-4.
Santa Paula always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .613. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hueneme only posted an OBP of .250.
Santa Paula has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 6-8 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games. As for Hueneme, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-8.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Hueneme hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .389. However, it's not like Santa Paula struggles in that department as they've averaged .378. 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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