Pueblo is on a six-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Salpointe Catholic is on a 15-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Pueblo Warriors will take on the Salpointe Catholic Lancers at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Pueblo: 4.1, Salpointe Catholic: 0.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Last Monday, Pueblo was able to grind out a solid victory over Sahuaro, taking the game 8-4. That's two games straight that Pueblo has won by exactly four runs.
Belen Camacho spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on four hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Anesa Castillo was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Renata Nu?ez, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Salpointe Catholic put the finishing touches on their tenth blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Vista Grande a 14-0 shutout. Salpointe Catholic's pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last three contests.
Salpointe Catholic let Jaelyn Castillo and Anyssa Wild loose on the outfield. Castillo went 3-for-3 with four RBI, two doubles, and a run, while Wild scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Molli Daley was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases.
Pueblo's win bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Salpointe Catholic, their victory bumped their record up to 13-1.
Wednesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Pueblo has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .458. However, it's not like Salpointe Catholic struggles in that department as they've averaged .441. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Pueblo might still be hurting after the 18-1 loss they got from Salpointe Catholic in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Thankfully for Pueblo, Allie Hayes (who went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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