The Basha Bears will challenge the Casteel Colts at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Basha's pitching crew heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Monday. They were the clear victors by an 11-0 margin over Tolleson. The Bears might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six games by six runs or more this season.
Addi Kimberlin
| 03/30/26 @ Tolleson | 4 |
| 03/18/26 vs Pinnacle | 2 |
| 03/03/26 vs Highland | 2 |
| 03/20/26 vs Cibola | 1 |
| 02/26/26 vs Mountain View | 1 |
Addi Kimberlin and Aniyah Jaiman did most of the damage at the plate: Kimberlin went a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBI and two runs, while Jaiman went 3-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. Those four RBI gave Kimberlin a new career-high. Makaila Quinney also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Basha kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Casteel came out on top against Mesa last Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run second inning. The Colts put the hurt on the Jackrabbits with a sharp 14-0 victory. The win continues a trend for the Colts in their matchups with the Jackrabbits: they've now won four in a row.
Basha's record is now 10-3-2. As for Casteel, their record now sits at 6-9.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Basha hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .345. However, it's not like Casteel struggles in that department as they've averaged .344. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Basha beat Casteel 11-7 in their previous matchup back in April of 2025. Will the Bears repeat their success, or do the Colts have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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