The Browne Bruins will head out on the road to take on the Cesar Chavez Champions at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with four consecutive losses for Browne and three for Cesar Chavez.
On Monday, Browne fell victim to a tough 8-2 defeat at the hands of West Point.
Ariza Martinez stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 2-for-2 with an RBI.
Meanwhile, Cesar Chavez came up short against San Luis on Monday and fell 5-1.
Cesar Chavez also got a good showing from Saree Ochoa, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (she also only allowed one walk).
On the hitting side, Priscilla Gauna Armendariz made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run.
Browne's record now sits at 6-8-1. As for Cesar Chavez, their record now sits at 5-7.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Browne has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .507. However, it's not like Cesar Chavez struggles in that department as they've averaged .446. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Browne beat Cesar Chavez 5-2 when the teams last played back in February. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Gauna Armendariz, who struck out 12 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Browne still be able to contain Gauna Armendariz? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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