Barstow is 9-1 against Granite Hills since April of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Barstow Aztecs will head out on the road to face off against the Granite Hills Cougars at 3:15 p.m. Barstow knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matches -- so hopefully Granite Hills likes a good challenge.
Barstow took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They walked away with a 12-7 win over Granite Hills.
For Granite Hills' part, Mylie Shepard made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with three RBI and a triple. Shepard hasn't dropped below three hits for four straight games. Mariah Maestas was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run.
Barstow's victory bumped their record up to 15-12. As for Granite Hills, their defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 17-5-1.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Barstow has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .498. However, it's not like Granite Hills struggles in that department as they've averaged .557. 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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