The Buena Bulldogs will square off against the Santa Paula Cardinals at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Buena has given up an average of 7.3 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Buena is headed into Saturday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Friday. They lost 17-4 to Ventura.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Santa Paula). They blew past Carpinteria 18-2 on Thursday. With that win, the Cardinals brought their scoring average up to 7.1 runs per game.
The team relied heavily on Mia Cardenas, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Carmen Chavez, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Santa Paula's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-5. As for Buena, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.
Buena couldn't quite get it done against Santa Paula in their previous meeting back in February of 2023 as they fell 6-1. Will Buena have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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