For the second straight game, Jordan will face off against Cesar E. Chavez. The Warriors will square off against the Lobos at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Jordan is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
Jordan heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Thursday. They fell 7-4 to Cesar E. Chavez.
For Cesar E. Chavez's part, Ahmani Hawkins made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hawkins has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Molly Castaneda was excellent, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Melanie Hernandez was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run.
Cesar E. Chavez always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .513. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Jordan only posted an OBP of .250.
The victory (which was Cesar E. Chavez's third in a row) raised their record to 13-7. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Jordan, their loss dropped their record down to 23-6.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Jordan has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .471. However, it's not like Cesar E. Chavez struggles in that department as they've averaged .482. 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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