Softball Preview: Chandler Wolves vs. Perry Pumas
Chandler is 1-9 against Perry since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Chandler Wolves will be playing at home against the Perry Pumas at 3:45 p.m. Chandler is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Chandler beat Westwood 10-5.
Sarah Hartrumph spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Cian Noli was a standout: she went 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Zariah Liufau, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought match, but Perry had to settle for a 7-5 defeat against Desert Vista on Wednesday.
Raegyn Davis made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run. C C Hall was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
The win got Chandler back to even at 13-13. As for Perry, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost ten of their last 13 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-16 record this season.
Chandler came up short against Perry in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, falling 9-6. Can Chandler avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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