Horizon is 0-10 against Ysleta since March of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Horizon Scorpions will be playing at home against the Ysleta Indians at 6:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard.
On Tuesday, Horizon fell victim to a tough 21-11 loss at the hands of Hanks. Horizon has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Hannah Flores made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Candice Saucedo, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Ysleta gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 20-5 margin over Bel Air. The victory was nothing new for Ysleta as they're now sitting on six straight.
Jenna Leanos was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Leanos was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Janelle Leanos was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with six RBI, a run, and a double. Cienna Hernandez was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.
Horizon's defeat dropped their record down to 9-13. As for Ysleta, their win was their tenth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 22-1-1.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Horizon has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .440. However, it's not like Ysleta struggles in that department as they've averaged .504. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Horizon suffered a grim 17-2 defeat to Ysleta in their previous meeting back in February. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Ysleta's Analy Trejo, who fired off four runs, two triples, and four RBI while going 4-for-4. Now that Horizon knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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