Softball Preview: Gila Ridge Hawks vs. Basha Bears
Gila Ridge has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will square off against the Basha Bears at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Basha took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Gila Ridge, who comes in off a win.
In what's become a running theme this season, Gila Ridge gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 9-1 margin over San Luis. That's two games straight that Gila Ridge has won by exactly eight runs.
Malina Peterson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Peyton Waymire, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Violet Silva, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Basha faced Desert Vista in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. Basha wound up on the wrong side of a rough 14-3 walloping at the hands of Desert Vista.
Vaeh Luna made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Gila Ridge has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-7 record this season. As for Basha, their loss dropped their record down to 23-3-1.
Both both teams just can't seem to miss. Gila Ridge has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.8 hits per game. However, it's not like Basha struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.3. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Gila Ridge might still be hurting after the 16-1 defeat they got from Basha in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Can Gila Ridge avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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