Bernstein hasn't had much luck against Mendez recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Dragons will welcome the Jaguars at 4:00 p.m. Bernstein will be strutting in after a victory while Mendez will be coming in after a defeat.
Last Thursday, Bernstein made easy work of Contreras and carried off a 16-6 win. Considering the Dragons have won three games by more than nine runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Bernstein saw nine different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was KAYLEE HENRIQUEZ, who went 1-for-4 with one home run.
Bernstein hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are 2-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, Mendez's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They came up short against Roybal, falling 9-3. The matchup marked the Jaguars' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Bernstein has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a massive bump to their 3-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Mendez, their loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 4-2.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bernstein has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .486. However, it's not like Mendez struggles in that department as they've averaged .604. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Bernstein might still be hurting after the 31-21 defeat they got from Mendez in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Dragons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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