For the second straight game, Del Valle will face off against Burges. The Conquistadores are taking a road trip to square off against the Mustangs at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Del Valle is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
Del Valle is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. Everything went their way against Burges as they made off with a 15-1 win. The Conquistadores haven't had any issues with the Mustangs recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive victory against them.
Julianna Santos made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Santos was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Briyana Medina and Katelyn Hernandez did most of the damage at the plate: Medina went 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double, while Hernandez went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI Hernandez has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Clarissa Cepeda, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs.
Del Valle kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in four consecutive contests.
Del Valle's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 23-11-2. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.5 runs on average over those games. As for Burges, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 16-18 record this season.
Saturday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Del Valle has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .513. However, it's not like Burges struggles in that department as they've averaged .458. 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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