The Porter Cowboys will challenge the Pace Vikings at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Porter has given up an average of 11.1 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Porter fell victim to Rivera and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They came up short against the Raiders, falling 13-0. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, the Cowboys' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Pace strolled into their game on Thursday with an undefeated record and they left with the same. They blew past Donna 17-1. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won 14 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Luna Juarez looked comfortable as she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Pace got a massive performance out of Valeria Alvarado, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base. Sofia Alejandro was another key player, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run.
Pace's victory bumped their record up to 24-0-1. As for Porter, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season.
Porter might still be hurting after the 15-0 defeat they got from Pace when the teams last played back in March. Will the Cowboys have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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