For the first time this season, Thatcher will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will head out to take on the Tanque Verde Hawks at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Thatcher's offense. They lost 10-0 to Valley Christian on Tuesday. The game marked the first time this season in which the Eagles were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Tanque Verde entered their tilt with Pusch Ridge Christian Academy on Thursday with five consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with six. They skirted past the Lions 3-1. That's two games straight that the Hawks have won by exactly two runs.
Rocco Haggard spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Landon Walker, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Tanque Verde's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-4-1. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.5 runs over those games. As for Thatcher, their loss dropped their record down to 6-9.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Thatcher has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .451. However, it's not like Tanque Verde struggles in that department as they've averaged .520. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Thatcher beat Tanque Verde 6-1 in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Will the Eagles repeat their success, or do the Hawks have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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