Softball Game Preview: Pebble Hills Spartans vs. Coronado Thunderbirds

Pebble Hills is a perfect 10-0 against Coronado since April of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Saturday. The Spartans will venture away from home to take on the Thunderbirds at 9:00 a.m. Pebble Hills is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.

Having struggled with three defeats in a row, Pebble Hills turned things around against Franklin on Wednesday. They blew past the Cougars 16-7.

Madison Dela Cruz

Runs (Career)

04/02/25 @ Franklin	3
02/22/25 vs Tascosa	2
02/10/25 vs Chapin	2
03/25/25 vs Eastwood	1
03/19/25 vs Coronado	1

Pebble Hills let Layla Torres and Madison Dela Cruz run wild. Torres scored three runs while getting on base in five of her seven plate appearances, while Dela Cruz scored three runs while going 2-for-6. Those three runs gave Dela Cruz a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Daniela Armendariz, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5.

They weren't the only one making solid contact: Pebble Hills kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. They are 4-2 when they post 11 or more hits.

Meanwhile, Coronado was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They lost 23-9 to Franklin.

Simone Coppinger was cooking despite her team's loss, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Farrah Macias, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

Coronado's defeat dropped their record down to 9-20. As for Pebble Hills, their win bumped their record up to 11-17.

Saturday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Pebble Hills hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .316. However, it's not like Coronado struggles in that department as they've averaged .407. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Pebble Hills took their victory against Coronado in their previous meeting back in March by a conclusive 19-1 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Spartans since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.