Analy hasn't had much luck against Maria Carrillo recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Tigers will welcome the Pumas at 4:30 p.m.
Analy fell victim to Rancho Cotate and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Cougars, falling 12-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Tigers have suffered since March 28th.
Meanwhile, Maria Carrillo won against Analy on Thursday with seven runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Tuesday. The Pumas won by a run and slipped past Windsor 7-6. The game snapped a strange streak: the last five times these teams have met, it?s been the away team that?s taken home the W.
Paige Richards spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits.
On the hitting side, Kylie Crabb was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Alexa Trillo, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three RBI and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Maria Carrillo kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 8-2 when they post 11 or more hits.
Analy now has a losing record of 9-10. As for Maria Carrillo, their win bumped their record up to 12-9.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Analy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .315. However, it's not like Maria Carrillo struggles in that department as they've averaged .348. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Analy came up short against Maria Carrillo when the teams last played on Thursday, falling 7-2. Will the Tigers 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.
