The Minico Spartans will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against the Century Diamondbacks at 3:30 p.m. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
On Thursday, Minico suffered a rough 17-3 defeat at the hands of Canyon Ridge.
Madi Fowler made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-2 with a triple, a run, and a double. Danni Ambriz was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Century was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 12-6 defeat at the hands of Highland.
Tessica Ramirez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Emme Cooke, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Minico's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Century, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-8.
Monday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Minico hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .329. However, it's not like Century struggles in that department as they've averaged .353. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Minico suffered a grim 17-10 defeat to Century when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Can Minico avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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