After eight games on the road, Arcadia is heading back home. They will take on the Chaparral Firebirds at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last four games Arcadia has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Saturday, Arcadia narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Maricopa 9-7.
Sydney Kelley was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last seven games she's played. Jane Ord was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Chaparral waltzed into their match on Saturday with eight straight wins... but they left with nine. They won by a run and slipped past the Aztecs 3-2. That's two games straight that Chaparral has won by just one run.
Chaparral's victory was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Parker Liano, who went 1-for-1 with an RBI.
Arcadia's win bumped their record up to 13-4-1. As for Chaparral, their victory bumped their record up to 11-3.
Both the pair just can't seem to miss. Arcadia has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.2 hits per game. However, it's not like Chaparral struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.1 hits per game. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Arcadia might still be hurting after the 15-0 loss they got from Chaparral in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Will Arcadia have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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