The San Simon Longhorns will take on the St. David Tigers at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: San Simon has struggled recently with three defeats in a row, while St. David will arrive with three straight victories.
San Simon came up short against Hayden on Monday, falling 25-11.
Meanwhile, St. David made easy work of Mogollon on Friday and carried off a 13-1 win. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won six games by six runs or more so far this season.
Paisley Gooding made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). Furthermore, she didn't allow a single walk, the first time she has blanked an opponent since back in April of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with three RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Emelynn Jacquez was a standout: she scored two runs while going 3-for-4. What's more, she posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. Emma Hart was another key player, scoring four runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
St. David hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts in three consecutive matchups.
St. David's victory bumped their record up to 8-3. As for San Simon, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
San Simon might still be hurting after the 22-0 defeat they got from St. David when the teams last played last Monday. Will San Simon 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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