The Sunnyslope Vikings will take on the Xavier College Prep Gators at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Sunnyslope has given up an average of 9 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Sunnyslope's last matchup with Tolleson could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Wednesday. The Vikings lost 16-2 to the Wolverines. The Vikings have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Xavier College Prep entered their tilt with Sunnyslope on Wednesday with six consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with seven. They never let the Vikings get on the board and left with a 15-0 victory. Give the Gators' pitching crew some credit: that's the team's fourth straight shutout.
Joie Ramos was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Avery Fleet was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Xavier College Prep was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .560. They are a perfect 15-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Xavier College Prep pushed their record up to 17-5-3 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.0 runs on average over those games. As for Sunnyslope, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-15.
Sunnyslope might still be hurting after the 15-0 loss they got from Xavier College Prep when the teams last played on Wednesday. Will the Vikings have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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