For the second straight game, Desert View will face off against Cienega. The Jaguars will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bobcats at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Desert View has given up an average of 7 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Desert View is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Cienega, falling 13-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Jaguars have suffered since March 21st.
For Cienega's part, Maya Fimbres looked comfortable as she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Fimbres has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Kay Morel and Katie Lutton did most of the damage at the plate: Morel went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run, while Lutton went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most RBI Morel has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Sicily Waller, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Cienega was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .448. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .367 or higher in ten consecutive matchups.
Cienega pushed their record up to 22-7 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games. As for Desert View, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-12.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Desert View has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .462. However, it's not like Cienega struggles in that department as they've averaged .469. 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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