Indian Springs hasn't had much luck against San Bernardino recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The COYOTES will head out on the road to face off against the Cardinals at 3:45 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Last Tuesday, Indian Springs made easy work of Entrepreneur and carried off a 22-6 win. The victory continues a trend for the COYOTES in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won three in a row.
Destiny Perez
| 04/15/25 @ Entrepreneur | 2 |
| 04/10/25 vs Entrepreneur | 1 |
| 04/08/25 vs Miller | 1 |
| 04/03/25 @ Miller | 1 |
| 03/04/25 @ Norte Vista | 1 |
Destiny Perez was a standout: she scored four runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-5. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Victoria Solis, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
Perez wasn't the only one making solid contact: Indian Springs kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's a new trend for the COYOTES: they were averaging 5.2 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matches they've averaged 9.2.
Meanwhile, San Bernardino unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell 15-10 to Miller. Cardinals fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Rebels since on Tuesday.
Delilah Pacheco and Sianna Lopez stepped up to the plate in a big way. Pacheco went 1-for-2 with one triple, two RBI, and one run, while Lopez went 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Alyssa Arredondo was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
San Bernardino's defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 10-6. As for Indian Springs, their win bumped their record up to 4-11-1.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Indian Springs has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .462. However, it's not like San Bernardino struggles in that department as they've averaged .565. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Indian Springs might still be hurting after the 16-6 loss they got from San Bernardino when the teams last played back in March. Can the COYOTES avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
