For the second straight game, Desert View will face off against Buena. The Jaguars will be playing at home against the Colts at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Desert View is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
The home team had won the previous six meetings between Desert View and Buena, and Buena kept the tradition alive. The Jaguars fell just short of the Colts by a score of 6-5 on Tuesday.
For Buena's part, Ariella Antemann spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on ten hits. Antemann has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Hailey Larson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Morgan Smith, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Buena was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .412. They are 6-3 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Buena's win bumped their record up to 6-18. As for Desert View, they now have a losing record of 9-10.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Desert View hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .316. However, it's not like Buena struggles in that department as they've averaged .329. 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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