Queen Creek is on a 12-game streak of home wins, while Xavier College Prep is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Bulldogs will welcome the Gators at 8:00 p.m. on Monday. The last four games Queen Creek has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Queen Creek is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Pinnacle, sneaking past 2-1. That's two games straight that the Bulldogs have won by just one run.
Aubrey Chavez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Queen Creek's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Emma Reynolds, who went 1-for-3 with one home run.
Meanwhile, Xavier College Prep faced O'Connor in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Gators never let the Eagles get on the board and left with a 2-0 victory. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Gators have posted against the Eagles since March 7, 2022.
Not much got past Sydney Root, who gave up just three hits and racked up eight Ks to keep O'Connor off the board.
Queen Creek has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 20 of their last 21 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 29-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Xavier College Prep, their win bumped their record up to 23-6-4.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Queen Creek has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. However, it's not like Xavier College Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .475. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
