Softball Game Preview: Glendale Cardinals vs. Washington Rams

For the second straight game, Glendale will face off against Washington. Glendale will host Washington at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Glendale is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victors by a 24-10 margin over Washington on Tuesday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Cardinals as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.

Janessa Gabaldon Lucero was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 5.2 innings while giving up three earned (and seven unearned) runs off four hits. Gabaldon Lucero was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances.

Reeanah Sesma

Runs

03/25/25 @ Washington	4
03/24/25 vs Tempe	1
02/26/25 @ McClintock	2
04/19/24 vs Copper Canyon	2
04/18/24 @ Copper Canyon	1
+ 3 more games

In other batting news, Tzintzuni Hernandez Garcia and Reeanah Sesma did most of the damage at the plate: Hernandez Garcia got on base in four of her six plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI, while Sesma scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. That's the most runs Sesma has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Nataly Camacho, who went 2-for-5 with four RBI and two runs.

Glendale always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .604. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Glendale's victory bumped their record up to 2-6. As for Washington, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.