Softball Game Preview: Combs Coyotes vs. ALA - Gilbert North Eagles

Combs is on a four-game streak of home losses, and ALA - Gilbert North a 17-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Monday. The Combs Coyotes will welcome the ALA - Gilbert North Eagles at 3:45 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Thursday just wasn't the day for Combs' offense. They came up short against Eastmark on Thursday, falling 16-0. While getting shut out isn't ideal, the Coyotes haven't been shut out since back in March.

Meanwhile, ALA - Gilbert North lost 16-1 to Crismon on Thursday.

Makenzi Ravelo made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and one double.

Combs' defeat dropped their record down to 5-17. As for ALA - Gilbert North, their loss dropped their record down to 0-14.

ALA - Gilbert North's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Combs has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .459. It's a different story for ALA - Gilbert North, though, as they've only averaged .321. Will they be able to contain Combs' hitters?

Everything went Combs' way against ALA - Gilbert North in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, as Combs made off with a 29-13 victory. Will the Coyotes repeat their success, or do the Eagles have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.