University Prep is 10-0 against Big Bear since May of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The University Prep Jaguars will head out on the road to face off against the Big Bear Bears at 3:15 p.m. University Prep's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Big Bear's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
University Prep stacked a 13th blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Big Bear a 16-0 shutout. The victory made it back-to-back wins for University Prep.
Breezy (Briseis) Vargas was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Vargas was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Dani Jackman and Brie (Brieana) Villenueva did most of the damage at the plate: Jackman got on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run, four runs, and two RBI, while Villenueva went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a triple. Jackman is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in the last four games she's played. Vic Patino was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
University Prep pushed their record up to 19-3 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.5 runs per game. As for Big Bear, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-12.
Big Bear's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: University Prep has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 11.8 hits per game. It's a different story for Big Bear, though, as they've been averaging 8.8. Given University Prep's sizable advantage in that area, Big Bear 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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