Arleta is 8-2 against North Hollywood since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Arleta Mustangs will be playing at home against the North Hollywood Huskies at 3:00 p.m. Arleta is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
Arleta is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Wednesday, just like they did against Grant (and have done all season long). Arleta never let Grant onto the board and left with a 19-0 victory on Friday. The high-scoring effort was just what Arleta needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Arleta let ISABEL MENA and LEILANI GURROLA loose on the outfield. MENA got on base in four of her five plate appearances with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while GURROLA scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of KARINA SANCHEZ, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
North Hollywood lost 12-1 to Chavez on Monday. North Hollywood has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Mia Jurado made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and a double. Another player making a difference was Ayla Soto, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Arleta's win bumped their record up to 14-10-1. As for North Hollywood, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-13.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Arleta has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .466. However, it's not like North Hollywood struggles in that department as they've averaged .477. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Arleta's way against North Hollywood in their previous meeting on April 4th as Arleta made off with a 10-0 victory. Does Arleta have another victory up their sleeve, or will North Hollywood turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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