The El Capitan Eagles will head out to take on the Page Sand Devils at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Page will challenge a team with plenty of momentum: El Capitan extended their winning streak to seven on Thursday. The Eagles put the hurt on Water Canyon with a sharp 24-8 victory. The Eagles' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Danni Waters
| 04/10/25 @ Water Canyon | 6 |
| 04/04/25 vs Window Rock | 10 |
| 04/01/25 vs Ash Fork/Seligman | 9 |
| 04/01/25 vs Ash Fork/Seligman | 13 |
| 03/29/25 vs St. Michael | 19 |
| + 3 more games |
Danni Waters made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, El Capitan let Pauline Timpson and Naveya Estrada run wild. Timpson scored four runs while going 3-for-3, while Estrada went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and four RBI. Those four RBI gave Estrada a new career-high. Gracie Castor also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
El Capitan kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Page came tearing into Saturday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Roadrunners 14-3.
The team relied heavily on Kiera Franklin, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3. Kayla Naswood was another key player, scoring a run and stealing four bases while going 2-for-3.
El Capitan's record is now 11-8-1. As for Page, their record now sits at 13-8.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. El Capitan has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .552. However, it's not like Page struggles in that department as they've averaged .498. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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