Softball Game Preview: Kermit Yellow Jackets vs. Alpine Bucks

Kermit has won four straight games at home, while Alpine has won four straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Monday. The Yellow Jackets will host the Bucks at 5:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Kermit is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. Everything went their way against Presidio on Friday as they made off with a 19-4 victory. That's two games straight that the Yellow Jackets have won by exactly 15 runs.

Aliha Saenz

Batters Struck Out

04/10/26 @ Presidio	8
04/07/26 vs Anthony	7
04/02/26 vs Iraan	10

Aliha Saenz was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2025.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Isabella Urquidi, who went 4-for-5 with four runs, five RBI, and three doubles. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in February of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Mary Valenzuela, who went 2-for-4 with four runs and two doubles.

Meanwhile, Alpine's rock-solid pitchers showed up for the team's third consecutive shutout on Friday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Tornillo a 1-0 shutout. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bucks have posted since February 20th.

Kermit's victory bumped their record up to 10-13-1. As for Alpine, their win bumped their record up to 14-12.

Kermit might still be hurting after the 15-5 loss they got from Alpine in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Will the Yellow Jackets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.