For the second straight game, Frontier will face off against Garces Memorial. The Titans will face off against the Rams at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Frontier 3.6, Garces Memorial 2.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Frontier is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to ten runs on Friday, they were much more limited against Garces Memorial on Wednesday. They fell 5-1 to the Rams.
For Garces Memorial's part, Jaiden Gutierrez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on six hits. Gutierrez has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Reese Bowles was excellent, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Izzy Frye also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Garces Memorial's victory was their tenth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-5. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.9 runs over those games. As for Frontier, their loss dropped their record down to 19-4.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Frontier has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .499. However, it's not like Garces Memorial struggles in that department as they've averaged .433. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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