The Jay Mustangs will head out on the road to challenge the MacArthur Brahmas at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Jay's hitters haven't had much luck over their past three matchups, but Friday's contest will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Jay's offense. They lost 16-0 to South San Antonio on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, MacArthur was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 5-4 to Southwest, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
Miranda Lerma made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run. That home run was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Averi Alderete, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, MacArthur hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts in three consecutive games.
Jay's record is now 3-6. As for MacArthur, their record now sits at 5-7-1.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Jay hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .366. However, it's not like MacArthur struggles in that department as they've averaged .318. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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