Crystal City is 0-3 against Natalia since March of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Crystal City Javelinas will be playing in front of their home fans against the Natalia Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. After the two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Friday.
After low-scoring totals in their previous seven contests, Crystal City brought some dynamite into their most recent match. Everything went their way against Dilley on Tuesday as Crystal City made off with a 16-1 win. Crystal City's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Amerie Briones was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also only allowed one walk). Briones was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Vianey Garcia was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Izabela Tapia, who scored four runs while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last contest, Natalia made sure to put some runs up on the board against Lytle on Tuesday. Natalia put the hurt on Lytle with a sharp 15-4 victory. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Natalia has managed all season.
Arabella Gallegos spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Araceley Segovia was incredible, going 4-for-5 with a home run, four runs, and five RBI. Abigail Figueroa was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 3-for-5.
Crystal City's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-8. As for Natalia, their win bumped their record up to 11-13-1.
Crystal City suffered a grim 13-1 defeat to Natalia in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Can Crystal City avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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