Softball Preview: Thunderbird Adventist Academy vs. Ridgeline Academy Eagles
Thunderbird Adventist Academy is 0-3 against Ridgeline Academy since March of 2023 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. Thunderbird Adventist Academy will square off against the Ridgeline Academy Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Thunderbird Adventist Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 14.1 runs per game this season.
Thunderbird Adventist Academy is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Ridgeline Academy just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Thursday. They lost 13-4 to the Eagles.
For Ridgeline Academy's part, Meera Hamieh was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 15 batters over six innings while giving up four earned runs off three hits. Hamieh has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Hamieh was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Ridgeline Academy let Nadya Guterriez and Hannah Ebert loose on the outfield. Guterriez scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances, while Ebert scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Guterriez is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Bella Pettis, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Thunderbird Adventist Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Ridgeline Academy, they pushed their record up to 12-0 with that win, which was their sixth straight on the road.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Thunderbird Adventist Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .458. However, it's not like Ridgeline Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .560. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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