Corona del Sol is 0-10 against Hamilton since March of 2018 but things could change on Tuesday. The Aztecs will face off against the Huskies at 3:45 p.m. Corona del Sol has given up an average of 7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Corona del Sol came up short against Sunnyslope on Monday, falling 13-3.
Miquela Tammaro was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she launched this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaylie Pequeno, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, in Monday's Canine Competition, Hamilton came out on top. They blew past Chandler 13-0 on Monday. The result was nothing new for the Huskies, who have now won 11 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Liliana Russo tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out six over six innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Megan VanDenburgh, who fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 3-for-5. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Amanda Benites, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Hamilton lost a few balls and finished the game with four home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Hamilton is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 12 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-7-1 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.2 runs over those games. As for Corona del Sol, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-9.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Corona del Sol hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .321. However, it's not like Hamilton struggles in that department as they've averaged .343. 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.
