Softball Game Preview: Gilbert Tigers vs. Chandler Wolves

The Gilbert Tigers will venture away from home to face off against the Chandler Wolves at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Gilbert is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.

On Monday, Gilbert didn't have quite enough to beat Higley and fell 7-6.

Tyler Gordanier spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Arianna Leon was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing four bases while going 3-for-4. Kaiya Imel also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.

Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Chandler's offense. They lost 13-0 to Hamilton on Monday. The Wolves have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Gilbert has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season. As for Chandler, their loss dropped their record down to 10-15.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Gilbert has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Chandler struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.

Gilbert couldn't quite get it done against Chandler when the teams last played back in March as they fell 12-8. Can the Tigers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.