Desert Vista is 6-1 against Chandler since February of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Desert Vista Thunder will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Chandler Wolves at 3:45 p.m. One thing working in Desert Vista's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs every time they've taken the field this season.
Desert Vista's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 15-0 margin over Flowing Wells. Fans of the Thunder have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 6+ runs.
Ava Briski
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| 02/26/25 vs Willcox | 3 |
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Mckenzie Leitgen and Ava Briski did most of the damage at the plate: Leitgen scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Briski went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, two doubles, and one triple. Briski is also crushing it when it comes to hits: she's got at least three every time she's taken the field this season. Jessa Rameriz was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-1.
Desert Vista hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most three strikeouts in four consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Chandler came up short against Show Low on Friday and fell 7-3. The Wolves have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Chandler saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cecilia Escalante, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one double. That double marked the first that Escalante hit this season.
Desert Vista's win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Chandler, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Desert Vista has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .785. However, it's not like Chandler struggles in that department as they've averaged .477. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Desert Vista's way against Chandler in their previous matchup back in April of 2022, as Desert Vista made off with a 16-3 victory. Will Desert Vista repeat their success, or does Chandler have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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