The Rincon/University Rangers will take on the Sunnyside Blue Devils at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Rincon/University has struggled recently with four defeats in a row, while Sunnyside will arrive with four straight victories.
Rincon/University lost 17-1 to Tucson High Magnet School on Monday.
Rincon/University saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jianna Cota, who went 2-for-3 with one double.
Meanwhile, Sunnyside beat Marana 5-1 on Monday.
Ashley Rosthenhausler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Soleil Ponce was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Kasandra Alcaraz, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
Sunnyside hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least three batters in four consecutive contests.
Sunnyside's win bumped their record up to 18-6-1. As for Rincon/University, their loss dropped their record down to 5-15.
Rincon/University might still be hurting after the 13-0 defeat they got from Sunnyside in their previous matchup on Tuesday. Will the Rangers 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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