For the second straight game, Desert Ridge will face off against Queen Creek. The Jaguars will be playing at home against the Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Desert Ridge has struggled recently with four losses in a row, while Queen Creek will arrive with 12 straight wins.
Desert Ridge came up short against Queen Creek on Tuesday, falling 13-7.
For Queen Creek's part, Aubrey Chavez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven earned runs on 12 hits and racked up 12 Ks. Chavez has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Alessia Velazquez and Emma Reynolds did most of the damage at the plate: Velazquez went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one triple, while Reynolds went 2-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits Velazquez has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Kayla Porter, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Queen Creek kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in seven consecutive contests.
Queen Creek pushed their record up to 21-5 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.1 runs on average over those games. As for Desert Ridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-10.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Desert Ridge hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .404. However, it's not like Queen Creek struggles in that department as they've averaged .388. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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