Juarez-Lincoln hadn't done well against Roma recently (they were 0-5 in their previous five matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Juarez-Lincoln Huskies came out on top against the Roma Gladiators by a score of 12-7. While the Huskies didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Natalie Gonzalez made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off 12 hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
April Marroquin
| 02/28/25 @ Roma | 2 |
| 02/25/25 @ Cigarroa | 1 |
| 02/18/25 @ Palmview | 1 |
| 02/15/25 vs Valley View | 1 |
| 02/15/25 vs La Villa | 1 |
| + 5 more games |
In other batting news, April Marroquin was incredible, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Valeria Gonzalez also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
The victory made it two in a row for Juarez-Lincoln and bumps their season record up to 8-2. That said, the team wasn't facing the toughest opposition over that stretch, as it included 0-9 Roma and 2-7 Cigarroa. As for Roma, they dropped their record down to 0-9 with the defeat, which was their sixth straight at home.
Looking ahead, Juarez-Lincoln will host Mission at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Juarez-Lincoln's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Mission's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Roma, they will head out on the road to face off against Cigarroa at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Roma is facing Cigarroa at the right time seeing as Cigarroa is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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