The Desert Chapel Eagles will square off against the Mesa Grande Academy Cardinals at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Desert Chapel is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against Public Safety Academy, falling 22-9.
Sarah Luna made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Alvarado, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Mesa Grande Academy had taken Redlands Adventist Academy down for three straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Thursday. The Cardinals lost 26-15 to the Bulldogs. The loss put an end to the Cardinals' undefeated start to the season.
Hannah Rea and Brityn Chase did some serious damage despite the final result: Rea scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Chase scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-5. Chase is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least two every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Allie Purse, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Having lost for the first time this season, Mesa Grande Academy fell to 2-1. As for Desert Chapel, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Desert Chapel has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .469. However, it's not like Mesa Grande Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .606. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Desert Chapel suffered a grim 19-2 defeat to Mesa Grande Academy when the teams last played back in March of 2020. Will the Eagles 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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