Bears
| 04/14/26 vs Globe | 7 |
| 04/11/26 vs Valley Christian | 0 |
| 04/07/26 @ Apache Junction | 11 |
| 04/06/26 vs Safford | 7 |
| 04/02/26 vs Seton Catholic | 5 |
| + 12 more games |
Coolidge is 0-9 against Valley Christian since March of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Bears will head out to take on the Trojans at 6:30 p.m. Coolidge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
Coolidge managed to slip by Globe the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Bears came up short against the Tigers on Tuesday, falling 14-7. Surprisingly, this marked the fifth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor in this series.
Nicholas Baca made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Valley Christian entered their tilt with Seton Catholic on Tuesday with seven consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with eight. They were the clear victors by a 14-1 margin over the Sentinels. The result was nothing new for the Trojans, who have now won 12 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Ryan Sanchez and Cameron Bergloff made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Sanchez pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Bergloff pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Sanchez has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than one hit in nine consecutive appearances. At bat, Sanchez went 1-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one double, while Bergloff got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most RBI Bergloff has posted since back in March.
In other pitching news, Ty Paschich looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Nate Danzeisen was incredible, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Truman Carey also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Valley Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .579. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Seton Catholic only posted an OBP of .158.
Coolidge's loss dropped their record down to 12-5. As for Valley Christian, their record now sits at 14-4.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Coolidge has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Valley Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 9.7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Coolidge might still be hurting after the 18-0 defeat they got from Valley Christian in their previous meeting on Saturday. Can the Bears avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
