For the second straight game, La Joya Community will face off against Copper Canyon. The Fighting Lobos will host the Aztecs at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. La Joya Community is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
Copper Canyon will challenge a team with plenty of momentum: La Joya Community extended their winning streak to three on Tuesday. The Fighting Lobos put the hurt on the Aztecs with a sharp 21-1 win. That looming 21-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Fighting Lobos yet this season.
Anaya Romero
| 04/15/25 @ Copper Canyon | 8 |
| 04/09/25 @ Independence | 4 |
| 04/07/25 vs Independence | 4 |
| 04/03/25 @ Glendale | 3 |
| 04/01/25 vs Glendale | 5 |
| + 5 more games |
La Joya Community got a massive performance out of Anaya Romero, who fired off two home runs, eight RBI, and one double while going 3-for-4. Romero has been hot for a while, having posted three or more RBI the last ten times she's played. 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 games.
La Joya Community's victory bumped their record up to 13-9. As for Copper Canyon, with the defeat, they broke their four-game winning streak and moved their record to 5-11.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. La Joya Community has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .534. However, it's not like Copper Canyon struggles in that department as they've averaged .493. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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