Nighthawks
| 03/14/25 vs Verrado | 5 |
| 03/13/25 vs Kellis | 15 |
| 03/10/25 @ Rio Rico | 19 |
| 03/06/25 vs ALA - Gilbert North | 17 |
| + 5 more games |
The Ironwood Ridge Nighthawks will be taking part in a tournament against the Coconino Panthers at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. Ironwood Ridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season.
Ironwood Ridge is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Verrado just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of the Vipers by a score of 6-5.
Mia Gutierrez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run and two runs. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last four times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Elizabeth Smith, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and two doubles.
Even though they lost, Ironwood Ridge was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .412. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .412 or higher in four consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, everything went Coconino's way against Buckeye on Friday as Coconino made off with a 9-2 win. The victory continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Hawks: they've now won five in a row.
Kaitlyn Tso made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits (and only one walk). Tso was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Destiny Villas was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run. Sophia Ormsby also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Ironwood Ridge's loss dropped their record down to 7-3. As for Coconino, their record is now 6-4.
Saturday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Ironwood Ridge has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .512. However, it's not like Coconino struggles in that department as they've averaged .453. 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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