South Mountain hasn't had much luck against Maryvale recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Jaguars will be playing at home against the Panthers at 6:00 p.m. South Mountain is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
It was a proper cat-fight when South Mountain faced off against Maryvale on Tuesday. The Jaguars lost 9-3 to the Panthers. The Jaguars have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Maryvale's part, Isabel Hernandez made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 17 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Hernandez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Maryvale let Jaline Ortega and Marianna Jennings run wild. Ortega went 1-for-3 with one home run and two runs, while Jennings went 2-for-4 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI. That's the most doubles Jennings has posted since back in February. Ivette Hernandez Mojica was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Maryvale kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
South Mountain's defeat dropped their record down to 7-13-1. As for Maryvale, their loss dropped their record down to 10-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. South Mountain has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Maryvale struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.3 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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