The Arizona College Prep Knights will head out on the road to take on the Eastmark Firebirds at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a three-game winning streak alive.
On Monday, it was close, but Arizona College Prep sidestepped Poston Butte for a 5-4 win.
The team relied heavily on Shelby O'Donnal, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Rachel Cain, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Eastmark can now show off nine landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Monday. They put the hurt on Combs with a sharp 19-0 victory.
Tayler McCombs was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). McCombs was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Eastmark let Mya Searcy and Bella Gomez loose on the outfield. Searcy went 3-for-3 with a home run, four stolen bases, and five RBI, while Gomez went 3-for-3 with a home run, four runs, and four RBI. Aujene Mott was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Arizona College Prep has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a massive bump to their 11-8 record this season. As for Eastmark, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-3.
Thursday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Arizona College Prep hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .403. However, it's not like Eastmark struggles in that department as they've averaged .399. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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