The Glendale Nitros will square off against the Muir Mustangs at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Glendale has given up an average of 8.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Glendale came up short against St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy on Monday, falling 23-4.
Veronica Velina made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 13 runs the game before, Muir was a bit more limited in their contest on Tuesday. They fell just short of Flintridge Sacred Heart by a score of 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Mustangs have suffered since April 22, 2025.
Sidney Sims was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases and one run. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last six games she's played.
Glendale's defeat dropped their record down to 8-6. As for Muir, they dropped their record down to 7-3 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Glendale hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .384. However, it's not like Muir struggles in that department as they've averaged .393. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Glendale suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Muir in their previous matchup back in May of 2025. Will the Nitros 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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