The Blue Ridge Yellow Jackets will challenge the Show Low Cougars at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Blue Ridge will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
Blue Ridge hadn't beaten Holbrook on the road since April 21, 2021 but that history sure didn't bother them on Tuesday. The Yellow Jackets came out on top against the Roadrunners by a score of 17-14.
Xyomara Navarro
| 04/15/25 @ Holbrook | 2 |
| 03/21/25 vs St. Mary's | 1 |
| 03/18/25 vs Monument Valley | 1 |
| 04/13/24 vs St. Johns | 1 |
| 04/02/24 @ Snowflake | 1 |
Xyomara Navarro was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while going 5-for-6. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two). Bailey Barton was another key player, scoring three runs while going 2-for-6.
Navarro wasn't the only one making solid contact: Blue Ridge kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 20 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, after a string of ten wins, Show Low's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They came up short against Snowflake, falling 10-0. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Cougars, who until this contest were averaging 3.71 runs allowed.
Show Low's loss was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 18-6. As for Blue Ridge, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-15.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Blue Ridge hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .334. However, it's not like Show Low struggles in that department as they've averaged .482. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Blue Ridge might still be hurting after the 16-3 defeat they got from Show Low in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Yellow Jackets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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