Coolidge has won four straight games at home, while Tanque Verde has won four straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Saturday. The Bears will host the Hawks at 1:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Thursday, Coolidge made easy work of Globe and carried off an 11-1 victory. The win continues a trend for the Bears in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won four in a row.
Meanwhile, it was a Battle of the Birds when Tanque Verde took on Thatcher on Thursday. The Hawks put the hurt on the Eagles with a sharp 17-1 victory.
Claire Achilles was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in 15 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two runs.
In other batting news, Mikaela Jackson was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Sara Hoagland was another key player, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
Tanque Verde kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive games.
Tanque Verde is on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 16 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-4 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.9 runs on average over those games. As for Coolidge, their victory bumped their record up to 9-4.
Coolidge suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Tanque Verde in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Bears have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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