For the second straight game, Desert Ridge will face off against Queen Creek. The Jaguars will challenge the Bulldogs at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Desert Ridge has given up an average of 6.7 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Desert Ridge is headed into the matchup having just suffered their biggest loss since March 13th on Tuesday. They lost 18-1 to Queen Creek. The Jaguars have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Queen Creek's part, Cody Cooper looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Cooper has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Jet Berry and Tait Reynolds did most of the damage at the plate: Berry went 2-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI, while Reynolds went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four runs, and two RBI. Those three runs gave Berry a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordan Ransom, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
Queen Creek was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .533. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Queen Creek is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Desert Ridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-16.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Desert Ridge hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .312. However, it's not like Queen Creek struggles in that department as they've averaged .322. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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