Hayden hasn't had much luck against Superior recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Lobos will host the Panthers at 2:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Things were looking good for Hayden after they put the first runs on the board on Tuesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They lost 21-11 to San Manuel. The Lobos have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Superior came into Friday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Everything went their way against Ray two weeks ago as they made off with a 16-4 win. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won five contests by ten runs or more so far this season.
Lessenia Ramirez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Those four runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Lilliana Fritz was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Barbie Ybarra, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Superior always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .561. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ray only posted an OBP of .375.
Hayden's loss dropped their record down to 10-8. As for Superior, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Hayden beat Superior 12-8 in their previous matchup back in March. Do the Lobos have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Panthers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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