For the second straight game, Yuma will face off against Tempe. The Criminals will take on the Buffaloes at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Yuma is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
Yuma will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up one run on Thursday, then bounced right back against Tempe on Monday. The Criminals were the clear victors by a 12-6 margin over the Buffaloes. The Criminals might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by six runs or more this season.
Monika Ordaz
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Monika Ordaz made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off 11 hits. Ordaz was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Derryel Medel was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Elia Palencia, who went 3-for-4 with four runs and two doubles.
Yuma kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
With the defeat, Tempe broke their four-game winning streak and moved their record to 15-7. As for Yuma, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 10-6.
Wednesday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Yuma hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .327. However, it's not like Tempe struggles in that department as they've averaged .478. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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