Sunset Park has won six straight games at home, while Grady has won six straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Thursday. The HEAT will welcome the Falcons at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Sunset Park came out on top against Van Arsdale on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive nine-run second inning. The HEAT blew past the Cardinals 15-5.
Angela Tapia
| 05/07/25 @ Van Arsdale | 8 |
| 04/28/25 @ McKee Vo-Tech | 5 |
| 04/23/25 vs Lafayette | 6 |
| 04/04/25 vs Telecommunication Arts Tech | 5 |
| 03/27/25 vs McKee Vo-Tech | 9 |
Angela Tapia spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on three hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Ransely Rodriguez was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. She is also on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Luz Suriel was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with four stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Grady won against CSI International Studies last Tuesday with 18 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. The Falcons never let Lafayette get on the board and left with an 18-0 win.
Grady is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine games. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.6 runs over those games. As for Sunset Park, their win bumped their record up to 11-1.
Sunset Park skirted past Grady 20-19 when the teams last played back in April. Do the HEAT have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Falcons turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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