The Chandler Wolves will head out on the road to face off against the Casteel Colts at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Chandler is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Things were looking good for Chandler after they put the first run on the board on Tuesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell 9-4 to Casteel. The Wolves have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Casteel's part, KJ Tipton and Kenley Payne did most of the damage at the plate: Tipton went 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI, while Payne went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI Tipton has posted since back in April of 2025. Ella Guttierrez was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Casteel kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Chandler only managed eight.
The win made it two in a row for Casteel and bumps their season record up to 8-12. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 6 runs in those games. As for Chandler, they now have a losing record of 9-10-1.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Chandler hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .329. However, it's not like Casteel struggles in that department as they've averaged .327. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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