Ironwood hasn't had much luck against Cactus recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Cobras at 3:45 p.m. Ironwood is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
Ironwood came into this matchup off a tough six-run defeat on Monday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of Centennial by a score of 5-3 on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Eagles have suffered since March 27, 2024.
Addison Monahan was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Cactus came up short against Deer Valley on Thursday and fell 6-2.
Cactus saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Rhyan Enos, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
This is the second loss in a row for Ironwood and nudges their season record down to 7-11. As for Cactus, their defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 5-1 and their overall record down to 7-7.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Ironwood has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .445. However, it's not like Cactus struggles in that department as they've averaged .461. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Ironwood might still be hurting after the 14-2 loss they got from Cactus when the teams last played back in February. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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