Pasco hasn't had much luck against Chiawana recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Bulldogs will look to defend their home field against the Riverhawks at 5:00 p.m. Pasco has given up an average of 18.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Pasco is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their ninth straight game on Thursday. They came up short against Richland, falling 22-0.
Chiawana never got on the board in their matchup on Friday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Southridge on Friday. They put the hurt on the Suns with a sharp 10-3 victory. The Riverhawks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by seven runs or more this season.
Makinzie Lange spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Gabriella Garza, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Samantha Melendez, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Garza wasn't the only one making solid contact: Chiawana kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. The Riverhawks are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Pasco's loss dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Chiawana, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-4.
Pasco suffered a grim 17-0 defeat to Chiawana in their previous meeting on Tuesday. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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