Softball Preview: Tolleson Wolverines vs. Cesar Chavez Champions
Tolleson is 6-1 against Cesar Chavez since March of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Tolleson Wolverines will head out on the road to take on the Cesar Chavez Champions at 3:45 p.m. Tolleson is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.6 runs per game this season.
Tolleson stacked a 12th blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 13-3 margin over Maricopa. Tolleson's victory was all the more impressive since Maricopa was averaging only 3.86 runs allowed on the season.
Tolleson got a massive performance out of Phoenix Preciado, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Dani Chairez was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Cesar Chavez was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of Fairfax by a score of 2-1.
Priscilla Gauna Armendariz spent all 8.2 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits and racked up 14 Ks.
Tolleson has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 18-8 record this season. As for Cesar Chavez, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-16.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Tolleson has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Cesar Chavez struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.9. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Tolleson skirted past Cesar Chavez 5-4 in their previous meeting two weeks ago. The rematch might be a little tougher for Tolleson since the squad 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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