
Cobras
| 04/16/26 vs Westview | 15-0 |
| 04/14/26 @ Westview | 13-1 |
| 04/10/26 vs Ironwood | 10-6 |
| 04/09/26 @ Deer Valley | 20-5 |
| 04/07/26 vs Deer Valley | 6-0 |
| + 5 more games |
Cactus had already won nine in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 15.6 runs) and they went ahead and made it ten on Thursday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Westview Knights a 15-0 shutout. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 13-1 on Tuesday.
The team relied heavily on Tayla Collins, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Olivia Killen, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Cactus was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .619. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .333 or higher in ten consecutive games.
Cactus' win bumped their record up to 14-9. As for Westview, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
Cactus will square off against ALA - Gilbert North at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 16.43 runs per game on average), something the Cobras will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Westview, they will challenge Peoria at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.84 runs per game on average), something the Knights will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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