Hawks
| 04/03/25 @ Youngker | 17-7 |
| 04/01/25 vs Youngker | 13-5 |
| 03/31/25 vs Paradise Valley | 15-0 |
| 03/27/25 @ Desert Edge | 19-0 |
| 03/25/25 vs Desert Edge | 12-2 |
| + 3 more games |
Buckeye waltzed into their matchup on Thursday with seven straight wins... but they left with eight. They put the hurt on the Youngker Roughriders with a sharp 17-7 victory. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 13-5 last Tuesday.
Caleila Kaluna made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April of 2024. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played.
In other batting news, Mione McCoy was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Kaleikaumaka Ellis, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5.
Buckeye hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Youngker struck out six times.
Buckeye's win bumped their record up to 11-3. As for Youngker, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Buckeye will venture away from home to face off against Verrado at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Hawks 3.9, the Vipers 2.2) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Youngker, they will head out to square off against Desert Edge at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Scorpions have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.4 runs per game on average), something the Roughriders will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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