Thoreau is 0-7 against Grants since March of 2015 but things could change on Tuesday. The Hawks will challenge the Pirates at 3:00 p.m. Thoreau has given up an average of 18.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Thoreau fell victim to Espanola Valley and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 19-0 to the Sundevils. The Hawks' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Meanwhile, Grants waltzed into their game on Monday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They put the hurt on the Hawks with a sharp 14-5 win.
Olivia Toivanen made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in May of 2024. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Raeyna Valdez, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 2-for-4. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Delilah Martinez was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
Grants always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .630. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Thoreau's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Grants, the victory got them back to even at 8-8.
Thoreau suffered a grim 18-3 defeat to Grants when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Hawks avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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