For the second straight game, Cactus Shadows will face off against Saguaro. Cactus Shadows will square off against Saguaro at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Cactus Shadows is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
On Monday, Cactus Shadows got the win against Saguaro by a conclusive 9-3.
Molly Brown spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, Bailey Fitzmaurice was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Nina Riolo, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Cactus Shadows hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Saguaro struck out ten times.
Cactus Shadows is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten games. That's provided a massive bump to their 11-9 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.6 runs over those games. Saguaro moved to 8-8 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Wednesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Cactus Shadows hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .346. However, it's not like Saguaro struggles in that department as they've averaged .420. 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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