Eldorado hasn't had much luck against Doral Academy Red Rock recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Firehawks will be playing in front of their home fans against the Dragons at 3:30 p.m. Eldorado has given up an average of 18.9 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Eldorado is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their ninth straight game on Tuesday. They lost 22-6 to Sierra Vista.
Stephanie Ramos made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Gallegos Ariel, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Doral Academy Red Rock had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.3 runs) and they went ahead and made it seven on Tuesday. They walked away with an 8-4 victory over the Grizzlies. The game was the first time the Dragons have beaten the Grizzlies on their field since March 22, 2022.
EmmaLynn Hussey and Hailey Ufer were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Hussey struck out seven batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Meanwhile, Ufer tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances. At bat, Hussey scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-5, while Ufer scored two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Gabriella Rodriguez was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Alyssa Marshall was another key player, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
Doral Academy Red Rock kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in four consecutive contests.
Doral Academy Red Rock's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-3. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.8 runs over those games. As for Eldorado, their loss dropped their record down to 2-12.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Eldorado has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .478. However, it's not like Doral Academy Red Rock struggles in that department as they've averaged .441. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Eldorado suffered a grim 16-0 defeat to Doral Academy Red Rock when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will the Firehawks 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.
