The Chandler Prep Titans will take on the Morenci Wildcats at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. Chandler Prep is coming into the contest hot, having won their last nine games.
Chandler Prep barely beat St. John Paul II Catholic the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Titans were the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over the Lions on Friday. The Titans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine games by ten runs or more this season.
Kyra Tucker made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Tucker was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, six RBI, and three runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kate W, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs and one triple. Another player making a difference was Kylie Drost, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Morenci didn't have quite enough to beat Desert Christian on Friday and fell 17-16. While the Wildcats didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Eagles 13-2 in the first period.
Chandler Prep's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-3. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.5 runs over those games. As for Morenci, they now have a losing record of 10-11.
Chandler Prep suffered a grim 13-3 defeat to Morenci in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Titans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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