The Vista Grande Spartans will take on the Buena Colts at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Vista Grande is coming into the game on a six-game losing streak.
Vista Grande's tournament run continued when they took on Cienega on Thursday. Vista Grande lost 12-2 to Cienega.
Meanwhile, Buena can bid farewell to their 15-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Monday. They never let Catalina Foothills get on the board and left with a 13-0 win. The Colts' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Ariella Antemann made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. What's more, she posted three strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. She also hit two doubles, marking her first of the season.
In other batting news, Amaya Serrano and Morgan Smith did most of the damage at the plate: Serrano scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Smith scored two runs while going 2-for-3. What's more, Serrano posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. Yanissa Long was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Buena hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts in three consecutive matches.
Buena's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-11. As for Vista Grande, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.
Vista Grande couldn't quite finish off Buena in their previous meeting back in February of 2022 and fell 5-3. Can Vista Grande avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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