Thunderbird Adventist Academy will take on the Gila Bend Gila Monsters at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
As a matter of fact, Thunderbird Adventist Academy put up the most runs they have all season on Wednesday. They fell just short of Paradise Valley Christian Prep by a score of 12-11. While Thunderbird Adventist Academy didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating Paradise Valley Christian Prep 8-2 in the first period.
Meanwhile, Gila Bend waltzed into their contest on Thursday with three straight wins... but they left with four. Everything went their way against the Eagles as they made off with a 17-6 win. Considering the Gila Monsters have won three games by more than ten runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Nadiyah Martinez was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Paityn Sly, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Gila Bend was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .526. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .412 or higher in four consecutive matches.
Gila Bend picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 5-3. As for Thunderbird Adventist Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Thunderbird Adventist Academy came up short against Gila Bend when the teams last played back in March, falling 10-6. Will Thunderbird Adventist Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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