Maricopa is 3-0 against West Point since April of 2023, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Maricopa Rams will look to defend their home field against the West Point Dragons at 3:45 p.m. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Maricopa has six straight victories, West Point has four straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Maricopa can now show off 15 landslide victories after their most recent match on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 15-6 margin over West Point.
Alexandria Armstrong spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on 11 hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Maricopa got a massive performance out of Daniela Carias, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Emily Peters, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Maricopa pushed their record up to 20-3 with that win, which was their sixth straight on the road. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.5 runs per game. As for West Point, their loss dropped their record down to 6-8.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Maricopa has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .511. However, it's not like West Point struggles in that department as they've averaged .471. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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