The Sandia Matadors are on the road again on Friday to play the Centennial Hawks at 7:00 p.m. Sandia is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
Sandia can now show off 11 landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Saturday. They blew past West Mesa 12-5.
Liliana Villanueva made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up five earned runs off eight hits. Villanueva was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Alissa Ahmed was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. She hasn't dropped below four RBI for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Briana Trujillo, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Centennial came tearing into Friday's game with 12 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.6 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Bulldawgs by a score of 6-1.
Like Sandia, Centennial also got a great game from a two-way player: Caprice Barela. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over seven innings pitched. Barela was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zantelle Rodriguez, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Jayden Hooten was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Sandia pushed their record up to 17-9 with that victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Centennial, their record is now 24-2.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Sandia has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .454. However, it's not like Centennial struggles in that department as they've averaged .457. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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