For the second straight game, South Mountain will face off against Browne. The Jaguars will square off against the Bruins at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. South Mountain has given up an average of 10.4 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
South Mountain is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Browne, falling 14-3.
For Browne's part, Shyla Vasquez made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Vasquez has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one triple and two RBI.
In other batting news, Ariza Martinez was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two). Dreamera Sprague was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
Browne kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as South Mountain only managed six hits.
Browne pushed their record up to 10-3 with the victory, which was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.5 runs over those games. As for South Mountain, they now have a losing record of 6-7.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. South Mountain hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .338. However, it's not like Browne struggles in that department as they've averaged .408. 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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