The MacArthur Brahmas will head out on the road to square off against the Southside Cardinals at 12:00 p.m. on Monday. MacArthur will be strutting in after a win while Southside will be coming in after a defeat.
MacArthur took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They put the hurt on Jay with a sharp 9-2 victory. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Brahmas as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Kaylin Salazar spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jaden Neira, who scored two runs and stole Two bases. while going 3-for-3. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Olivia Willman also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Southside took on South San Antonio on Friday. Southside fell 4-1 to South San Antonio. The loss continues a trend for the Cardinals in their meetings with the Bobcats: they've now lost five in a row.
Southside's defeat dropped their record down to 9-4. As for MacArthur, their victory bumped their record up to 6-7-1.
Monday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. MacArthur hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .321. However, it's not like Southside struggles in that department as they've averaged .375. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
MacArthur couldn't quite finish off Southside in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 and fell 8-6. Can MacArthur avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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