The Browne Bruins will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Copper Canyon Aztecs at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Copper Canyon took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Browne, who comes in off a win.
Browne is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Apollo. Browne never let Apollo get on the board and left with an 18-0 win on Monday.
Shyla Vasquez was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 12 over four innings pitched. Vasquez was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two triples, two runs, and one stolen base.
Anahi Rocha
| 03/03/25 @ Apollo | 3 |
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In other batting news, Anahi Rocha was a standout: she scored four runs and stole Three bases. while going 3-for-3. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (three). Tunisia Rios was another key player, scoring four runs and stealing Four bases. while going 3-for-3.
Browne kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in eight consecutive games dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Copper Canyon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against Desert Edge, falling 20-0.
Copper Canyon saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ellecia Gonzales, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double.
Browne suffered a grim 18-8 defeat to Copper Canyon in their previous matchup back in April of 2016. Will Browne have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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