Thunderbird Adventist Academy gave up the first runs on Monday, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Gila Bend Gila Monsters, sneaking past 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory Thunderbird Adventist Academy has posted since March 28, 2024.
Alyssa Ordas made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Ordas was even better at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
AB Cordova
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In other batting news, Thunderbird Adventist Academy got a big performance out of AB Cordova, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Those two stolen bases gave Cordova a new career-high. Lissle Cordova was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Thunderbird Adventist Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .577. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Thunderbird Adventist Academy has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 3-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Gila Bend, the defeat snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 5-4 record.
Coincidentally, Thunderbird Adventist Academy and Gila Bend will both be playing Ajo the next time they take the field. Thunderbird Adventist Academy will head out to face Ajo at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while Gila Bend will host them at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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