South Mountain is 0-9 against Browne since February of 2015 but things could change on Tuesday. South Mountain will be playing at home against Browne at 3:45 p.m. South Mountain has given up an average of 10.1 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
South Mountain had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Marcos de Niza put an end to it on Friday. South Mountain lost 13-0 to Marcos de Niza. The match marked the first time this year in which the Jaguars were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Browne entered their game against Independence on Monday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Browne fell just short of Independence by a score of 4-3.
Shyla Vasquez put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she launched this season.
Vasquez wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Anahi Rocha, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another was Tunisia Rios, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
South Mountain's loss dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Browne, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-3.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. South Mountain has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Browne struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
South Mountain might still be hurting after the 13-3 loss they got from Browne in their previous meeting back in April of 2022. Will South Mountain have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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