For the second straight game, Highland will face off against Gilbert. The Hawks will square off against the Tigers at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Highland knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past five games -- so hopefully Gilbert likes a good challenge.
Highland barely beat Gilbert the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Hawks' pitcher stepped up to hand the Tigers a 17-0 shutout on Tuesday. Considering the Hawks have won 15 matchups by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
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Cambria Chacon looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, MiaLani Ocampo was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three doubles, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in February. Alena Mascarenas was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Highland was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .586. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .455 or higher in five consecutive contests.
Highland has been performing well recently as they've won 14 of their last 17 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-9 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for Gilbert, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 9-13-1.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Highland has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .466. However, it's not like Gilbert struggles in that department as they've averaged .477. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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