Canyon del Oro is on a 16-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Eastmark is on a 17-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Canyon del Oro Dorados will take on the Eastmark Firebirds at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Canyon del Oro: 1.6, Eastmark: 2.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Canyon del Oro is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They put the hurt on Arcadia with a sharp 14-2 victory. The result was nothing new for Canyon del Oro, who have now won 19 matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Destanee Nez made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Nez has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive pitching appearances. Nez was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Molly Herman was incredible, scoring three runs while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Kelsey Rolls, who scored three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Eastmark earned a 6-3 win over Coconino on Tuesday.
Lexi Mendez looked comfortable as she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk).
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jasmine Boling, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Bella Gomez, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Canyon del Oro is on a roll lately: they've won 18 of their last 19 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 32-2 record this season. As for Eastmark, their victory bumped their record up to 26-4.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Canyon del Oro has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .438. However, it's not like Eastmark struggles in that department as they've averaged .511. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Canyon del Oro took their win against Eastmark in their previous meeting back in February of 2023 by a conclusive 10-0. Does Canyon del Oro have another victory up their sleeve, or will Eastmark turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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