Tanque Verde is 3-0 against Thatcher since March of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Tanque Verde Hawks will head out on the road to face off against the Thatcher Eagles at 3:00 p.m. Tanque Verde is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Tanque Verde gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 29-4 margin over San Miguel. The victory was just what Tanque Verde needed coming off of a 14-4 defeat in their prior match.
Gabby Fukunaga made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Fukunaga has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Fukunaga was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Sara Hoagland was a standout: she got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Lizzy Pratt, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with five RBI, a stolen base, and a run.
Meanwhile, Thatcher came up short against Sabino on Monday and fell 7-4. Thatcher has struggled against Sabino recently, as their game on Monday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Tanque Verde's win bumped their record up to 7-8. As for Thatcher, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6.
Tanque Verde took their victory against Thatcher in their previous matchup back in March of 2023 by a conclusive 17-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Tanque Verde since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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