Tanque Verde hadn't done well against Empire recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Hawks walked away with a 5-1 win over the Ravens. For the Hawks, this counts as revenge for the 6-0 victory the Ravens walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2024.
Claire Achilles was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in 18 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Tanque Verde let Mikaela Jackson and Sara Hoagland run wild. Jackson went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and two doubles, while Hoagland went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.
Hawks
| 04/21/25 vs Empire | 5-1 |
| 04/08/25 vs Catalina | 18-0 |
| 04/03/25 vs Pusch Ridge Christian Academy | 7-0 |
| 03/20/25 vs Rincon/University | 10-0 |
| 03/17/25 vs Marana | 9-1 |
| + 8 more games |
Tanque Verde's win was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 23-5. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.9 runs on average over those games. As for Empire, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 22-1.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Tanque Verde is set to square off against their familiar foe Palo Verde at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Empire will take on rival Thatcher at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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