Softball Game Preview: Pima Roughriders vs. Chandler Prep Titans

Pima is preparing for their first region matchup of the season on Friday. They will be playing at home against the Chandler Prep Titans at 4:00 p.m. Pima has given up an average of 11.4 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Pima had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Willcox put an end to it on Tuesday. Pima lost 12-2 to Willcox.

Meanwhile, Chandler Prep came tearing into Wednesday's match with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Eagles as they made off with a 25-5 win. The Titans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by ten runs or more this season.

Kyra Tucker was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. What's more, she gave up only three walks, the fewest she's had since back in February. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with four runs, four RBI, and two doubles. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in March of 2024.

In other batting news, Kate W was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-5. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Mikayla Brackman, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double.

Chandler Prep was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .425. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .370 or higher in seven consecutive games.

Chandler Prep's victory bumped their record up to 9-3. As for Pima, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5.

Pima skirted past Chandler Prep 6-5 when the teams last played back in March of 2023. Will Pima repeat their success, or does Chandler Prep has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.