It'll be a Battle of the Birds when Thatcher Eagles duke it out with Rio Rico Hawks at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Thatcher fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Pusch Ridge Christian Academy on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Lions by a score of 9-8.
Kalli Bingham was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two). Kacee McCluskey was another key player, scoring a run while going 4-for-5.
Rio Rico never got on the board in their matchup on Thursday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Amphitheater on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 17-3 margin over the Panthers. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Hawks' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Mariana Santamaria and Ximena Zuniga did most of the damage at the plate: Santamaria went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI, while Zuniga scored three runs while going 1-for-1. That triple marked the first that Santamaria hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kenia Navarro, who went 1-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Thatcher has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-8 record this season. Rio Rico's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-9.
Rio Rico's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Thatcher hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .347. It's a different story for Rio Rico, though, as they've only averaged .164. Will they be able to contain Thatcher's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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