For the second straight game, Maryvale will face off against Cesar Chavez. Maryvale will venture away from home to square off against Cesar Chavez at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Maryvale is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
Maryvale 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 came out on top in a nail-biter against Cesar Chavez, sneaking past 7-5.
Isabel Hernandez
| 03/25/25 vs Cesar Chavez | 3 |
| 03/20/25 @ Westwood | 1 |
| 03/06/25 @ Independence | 1 |
| 03/05/25 vs Dobson | 1 |
| 03/03/25 @ Mesa | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
Isabel Hernandez was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Marianna Jennings, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Jaline Ortega also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Cesar Chavez's defeat was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-11. As for Maryvale, their record is now 5-3.
Cesar Chavez's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Maryvale has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .486. It's a different story for Cesar Chavez, though, as they've only averaged .285. Will they be able to contain Maryvale's hitters? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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