For the second straight game, Goldwater will face off against Thunderbird. Goldwater will host Thunderbird at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Goldwater's hitters haven't had much luck over their past three games, but Wednesday's contest will give them a chance to turn things around.
Goldwater lost 11-2 to Thunderbird on Monday.
For Thunderbird's part, Addison Hodge made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Hodge has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Thunderbird let Rachel Cavanaugh and Brooke Casey run wild. Cavanaugh went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double, while Casey scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. That's the most hits Cavanaugh has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Tessa Mikulich, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Thunderbird pushed their record up to 11-4 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.0 runs over those games. As for Goldwater, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Goldwater has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Thunderbird struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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