For the second straight game, Copper Canyon will face off against La Joya Community. The Aztecs will face off against the Fighting Lobos at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Copper Canyon has given up an average of 12.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Copper Canyon had been on a four-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but La Joya Community put an end to it on Tuesday. The Aztecs lost 21-1 to the Fighting Lobos. The Aztecs have struggled against the Fighting Lobos recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
For La Joya Community's part, Anaya Romero was a standout: she fired off two home runs, eight RBI, and one double while going 3-for-4. Those eight RBI gave Romero a new career-high. Mariah Lozano was another key player, going 3-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple.
Romero wasn't the only one making solid contact: La Joya Community kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in 12 consecutive matches.
La Joya Community is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten games. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-9 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.7 runs over those games. As for Copper Canyon, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-11.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Copper Canyon has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .493. However, it's not like La Joya Community struggles in that department as they've averaged .534. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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