Patriots
| 04/15/25 vs Poston Butte | 8 |
| 04/12/25 vs Flagstaff | 1 |
| 04/10/25 vs Combs | 16 |
| 04/08/25 @ Combs | 23 |
| 04/02/25 @ Eastmark | 2 |
| + 19 more games |
For the second straight game, ALA - Queen Creek will face off against Poston Butte. The Patriots will head out to take on the Broncos at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. ALA - Queen Creek is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
ALA - Queen Creek fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Poston Butte on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Broncos by a score of 10-8. The loss continues a trend for the Patriots in their meetings with the Broncos: they've now lost four in a row.
For Poston Butte's part, Haylee Lopez made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over eight innings while giving up just one earned (and seven unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Lopez has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Kimberly Westover and Chloe Morgan did most of the damage at the plate: Westover went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Morgan went 4-for-5 with one home run, two runs, and one double. That home run was Morgan's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Brylee Litviak, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Poston Butte kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive games.
ALA - Queen Creek's defeat dropped their record down to 11-13. As for Poston Butte, their record is now 15-8.
Thursday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. ALA - Queen Creek hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .362. However, it's not like Poston Butte struggles in that department as they've averaged .418. 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.
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