For the second straight game, Cibola will face off against Gila Ridge. The Raiders will be playing in front of their home fans against the Hawks at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Cibola is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
Last Tuesday, Cibola got the win against Gila Ridge by a conclusive 9-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Raiders have posted against the Hawks since March 20, 2023.
Alessandra Martinez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Cameron Kasid, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Stephanie Loera was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI.
Cibola hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are 4-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Cibola pushed their record up to 7-11 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Gila Ridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-4.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Thursday. Cibola hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.4 home runs per game. However, it's not like Gila Ridge struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 0.5 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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