Softball Preview: Sunnyside Blue Devils vs. Canyon del Oro Dorados
Sunnyside is 1-6 against Canyon del Oro since April of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Sunnyside Blue Devils will head out on the road to take on the Canyon del Oro Dorados at 4:00 p.m. Sunnyside is coming into the game hot, having won their last nine games.
On Wednesday, Sunnyside earned a 7-3 win over Flowing Wells.
Gabriela Morales made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Morales has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Morales was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lauryn Carbajal, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Vianney Cruz was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Canyon del Oro gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Sahuaro with a sharp 16-0 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Canyon del Oro considering their two-run performance the contest before.
Briseis Ramirez was a standout: she scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Molly Herman, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a double.
Sunnyside's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-3. As for Canyon del Oro, their record now sits at 17-2.
Thursday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Sunnyside hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .325. However, it's not like Canyon del Oro struggles in that department as they've averaged .363. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Sunnyside was able to grind out a solid win over Canyon del Oro when the teams last played back in March of 2023, winning 4-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Sunnyside since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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