Justin Garza is 0-4 against Madera since April of 2023 but things could change on Tuesday. The Guardians will host the Coyotes at 3:30 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Justin Garza 2.6, Madera 2.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Justin Garza's usually-dominant pitching crew will be looking to make up for Thursday's struggle, when Edison hitters got past them. The Guardians came up short against the Tigers on Thursday, falling 10-0. The match marked the first time this year in which the Guardians were not able to get on the board.
Harmony Cook was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two doubles and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Madera was able to grind out a solid win over Sanger West on Friday, taking the game 5-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Coyotes.
Jayleen Gutknecht looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single earned run in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Malea Ricks, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI and one stolen base. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played.
Madera's victory bumped their record up to 8-4. As for Justin Garza, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-2.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Justin Garza has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 7.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Madera struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Justin Garza might still be hurting after the 11-0 loss they got from Madera in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Can the Guardians avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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