Aloha is 2-8 against Sunset since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Warriors will square off against the Apollos at 5:00 p.m. Aloha is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, Aloha didn't have quite enough to beat Gresham and fell 4-3.
Ava Cruz
| 04/15/26 @ Gresham | 3 |
| 04/13/26 @ Nelson | 4 |
| 04/10/26 vs Hillsboro | 3 |
Ava Cruz was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Cruz was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one double and one RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more hits the last three times she's played.
In other batting news, Hannah Jones made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Sunset, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. Everything went their way against Central Catholic on Tuesday as they made off with a 17-2 win. The Apollos might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten games by six runs or more this season.
Claire Townsend was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and two runs. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddy Larson, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs.
Sunset always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .742. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Central Catholic only posted an OBP of .385.
Sunset's record now sits at 10-4. As for Aloha, their loss dropped their record down to 5-7.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Aloha hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .343. However, it's not like Sunset struggles in that department as they've averaged .443. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
