Softball Preview: Palo Verde Titans vs. Tanque Verde Hawks
After four games on the road, Palo Verde is heading back home. They will take on the Tanque Verde Hawks at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Palo Verde's hitters might be in the hot seat on Thursday considering what happened against Crismon on Wednesday. They fell just short of the Rattlers by a score of 1-0.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Tanque Verde ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They skirted past Pusch Ridge Christian Academy 9-7. The victory was nothing new for Tanque Verde as they're now sitting on three straight.
Gabby Fukunaga spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven earned runs on 13 hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Tanque Verde got a massive performance out of Emily Ryan, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5. Ryan continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Claire Achilles, who went 2-for-5 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Palo Verde has not been sharp recently as the team has lost eight of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season. As for Tanque Verde, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-9 record this season.
Palo Verde suffered a grim 14-1 defeat to Tanque Verde when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will Palo Verde have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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