Vasquez is 0-3 against Santa Clara since April of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Vasquez Mustangs will be playing in front of their home fans against the Santa Clara Saints at 3:15 p.m.
On Monday, Vasquez suffered a tough 15-5 defeat at the hands of Wiseburn- Da Vinci.
Hartley Lundquist made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Leannie Lopez was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Santa Clara can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They never let Foothill Tech onto the board and left with a 13-0 victory. With that win, Santa Clara brought their scoring average up to 6.7 runs per game.
Kadyn Sanchez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Sanchez was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sophia Romero, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Bela Nava, who scored a run while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Vasquez's loss dropped their record down to 7-6. As for Santa Clara, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-5.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Vasquez has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .545. However, it's not like Santa Clara struggles in that department as they've averaged .463. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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