For the second straight game, Gilbert will face off against Highland. The Tigers will be playing at home against the Hawks at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Gilbert is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
Gilbert fell victim to Highland and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Hawks, falling 17-0. The defeat continues a trend for the Tigers in their meetings with the Hawks: they've now lost six in a row.
For Highland's part, Cambria Chacon looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. Chacon has been nothing but reliable on the mound: 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 kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. They are a perfect 13-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Highland is on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 17 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-9 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games. As for Gilbert, their loss dropped their record down to 9-13-1.
Both Gilbert and Highland just can't seem to miss. The Tigers have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.5 hits per game. However, it's not like Highland struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.6 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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