For the second straight game, Monta Vista will face off against Cupertino. The Matadors will venture away from home to take on the Pioneers at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Monta Vista has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with 21 straight defeats, while Cupertino will come in with three straight victories.
Monta Vista came up short against Cupertino on Friday, falling 25-3.
For Cupertino's part, Shelby Apostolo was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, eight RBI, and two doubles. That's the most doubles Apostolo has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Maddison See, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Cupertino kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are 9-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Cupertino's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-8. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Monta Vista, their loss dropped their record down to 0-10.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Monta Vista has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .437. However, it's not like Cupertino struggles in that department as they've averaged .498. 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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