Horizon is on a five-game streak of home losses, and El Dorado a three-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The Horizon Scorpions will host the El Dorado Aztecs at 6:30 p.m. Horizon has given up an average of 14.5 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Horizon might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 20-3 to Del Valle, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
Meanwhile, El Dorado made easy work of Bel Air on Wednesday and carried off a 19-8 win. Considering the Aztecs have won 12 games by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Sophia Lujan looked comfortable as she tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, El Dorado got a massive performance out of Isabella Rodriguez, who went 2-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most runs Rodriguez has posted since back in February of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Alejandra Chavez, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
El Dorado was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .447. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bel Air only posted a batting average of .310.
Horizon's loss dropped their record down to 6-19. As for El Dorado, their victory bumped their record up to 17-8.
Horizon suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to El Dorado in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Scorpions have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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