Softball Preview: Thatcher Eagles vs. Pima Roughriders
The Thatcher Eagles will head out on the road to face off against the Pima Roughriders at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Thatcher will be strutting in after a win while Pima will be coming in after a loss.
Thatcher's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 17-0 margin over Palo Verde. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Thatcher has managed all season.
Alyna Peru looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Kacee McCluskey was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Alissa Provencio, who scored two runs and stole six bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Pima fell victim to a tough 24-9 defeat at the hands of Willcox on Tuesday.
Thatcher's win bumped their record up to 7-10. As for Pima, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-14 record this season.
Thatcher took their victory against Pima when the teams last played back in March of 2023 by a conclusive 13-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Thatcher since the team 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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