For the second straight game, Chaparral will face off against Arizona College Prep. The Firebirds will be playing at home against the Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Chaparral is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
Last Tuesday, Chaparral didn't have quite enough to beat Arizona College Prep and fell 6-5.
For Arizona College Prep's part, Liliana Gagnon looked comfortable as she tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Gagnon has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Shelby O'Donnal was a standout: she scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Rachel Cain, who went 1-for-3 with one home run.
The win (which was Arizona College Prep's 13th in a row) raised their record to 15-3. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.9 runs on average over those games. As for Chaparral, they now have a losing record of 9-10.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Chaparral hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .335. However, it's not like Arizona College Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .410. 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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