For the second straight game, Nogales will face off against Desert View. The Apaches will host the Jaguars at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Nogales' hitters haven't had much luck over their past four games, but Wednesday's contest will give them a chance to turn things around.
Nogales came up short against Desert View on Monday, falling 10-1.
For Desert View's part, Jasmine Reyna made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out six over six innings pitched. Reyna has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Mariah Rodriguez was a standout: she scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Leyla Garza, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
Desert View pushed their record up to 8-9 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Nogales, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-14.
Nogales' speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's match. The Apaches have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Desert View, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Nogales continue to outrun the ball? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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