For the second straight game, Jurupa Valley will face off against Rubidoux. The Jaguars will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Falcons at 3:15 p.m. Jurupa Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
Last Tuesday, Jurupa Valley got the win against Rubidoux by a conclusive 12-1. The Jaguars haven't had any issues with the Falcons recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Samantha Amancio made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Saytha Sanchez
| 04/08/25 @ Rubidoux | 2 |
| 03/10/25 vs Santa Rosa Academy | 1 |
| 02/26/25 vs Ontario | 1 |
| 04/16/24 vs Pacific | 1 |
| 03/29/24 @ Fontana | 1 |
In other batting news, Saytha Sanchez and Emma Enciso-Rios did most of the damage at the plate: Sanchez went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, two triples, and two RBI, while Enciso-Rios went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those two triples gave Sanchez a new career-high. Sophia Padilla was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Jurupa Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rubidoux only managed eight hits.
Rubidoux has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season. As for Jurupa Valley, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Rubidoux's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Jurupa Valley has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.8 hits per game. It's a different story for Rubidoux, though, as they've been averaging 13.4 hits. Given Jurupa Valley's sizable advantage in that area, the Falcons will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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