Softball Preview: Tanque Verde Hawks vs. Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions
Tanque Verde and Pusch Ridge Christian Academy are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2018, but likely not for long. The Tanque Verde Hawks will head out on the road to square off against the Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Tanque Verde is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.3 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Tanque Verde gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 23-0 margin over Catalina. The win made it back-to-back victories for Tanque Verde.
Gabby Fukunaga was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Fukunaga has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Fukunaga was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sara Hoagland, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Lizzy Pratt, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy lost a close one when they played on Wednesday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. Their tough 10-3 loss to Sabino might stick with them for a while. Pusch Ridge Christian Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Tanque Verde has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight games, which provided a massive bump to their 13-9 record this season. As for Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-7.
Everything went Tanque Verde's way against Pusch Ridge Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 as Tanque Verde made off with a 10-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Tanque Verde 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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