The Los Amigos Lobos will challenge the Anaheim Colonists at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Los Amigos is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
While Los Amigos' win against Savanna wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Lobos had just enough and edged out the Rebels 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Lobos have posted since February 24th.
Sophia Gutierrez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
Leah Lemusu
| 04/25/25 vs Savanna | 4 |
| 04/18/25 vs Western | 2 |
| 04/14/25 vs Magnolia | 3 |
| 04/11/25 @ Anaheim | 1 |
| 04/09/25 @ Savanna | 2 |
| + 16 more games |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Leah Lemusu, who went 1-for-3 with four stolen bases and three runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in February of 2024.
Meanwhile, Anaheim never let their opponents score on Friday. They were the clear victors by an 11-0 margin over Western. Considering the Colonists have won 13 contests by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Cristina Guillen made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Guillen was also big at the plate, getting on base in both of her plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
In other pitching news, Abby Barajas looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, Anaheim got a massive performance out of Brooke Chavez, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Jenna Johnson, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Anaheim was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .419 or higher in three consecutive matchups.
Anaheim has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 15 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-3 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games. As for Los Amigos, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 14-4.
Anaheim's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Wednesday. Los Amigos has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.5 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Anaheim, though, as they've been averaging only 3.7 strikeouts. Will Los Amigos keep running through batters, or will the Colonists buck the trend?
Los Amigos suffered a grim 23-2 defeat to Anaheim in their previous matchup on April 11th. Will the Lobos 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.
