West Point is 0-8 against Tolleson since April of 2021 but things could change on Thursday. The Dragons are taking a road trip to face off against the Wolverines at 6:00 p.m. West Point is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.6 runs per game this season.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for West Point's offense. They came up short against Tolleson on Tuesday, falling 8-0. The game marked the first time this year in which the Dragons were not able to get on the board.
For Tolleson's part, Valentina Aceves looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. Aceves has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Jada Rubalcava and Marina Lara did most of the damage at the plate: Rubalcava went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one double, while Lara went 3-for-4 with three doubles, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most runs Rubalcava has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Sammie Ortega, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Tolleson was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .389. They are a perfect 18-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
The win was the eighth in a row for Tolleson, bringing their record up to 23-5. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.3 runs over those games. As for West Point, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 12-10.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. West Point has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Tolleson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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