For the second straight game, Tempe will face off against Desert Sunrise. The Buffaloes will square off against the Golden Hawks at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Tempe knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past three matchups -- so hopefully Desert Sunrise likes a good challenge.
On Tuesday, Tempe made easy work of Desert Sunrise and carried off a 15-4 victory. Considering the Buffaloes have won 13 games by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Armanda White made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. White was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March.
Maribella Rivera
| 04/15/25 vs Desert Sunrise | 4 |
| 04/10/25 @ Coronado | 3 |
| 04/08/25 vs Coronado | 1 |
| 04/02/25 vs Cortez | 2 |
| 03/31/25 @ Cortez | 1 |
| + 5 more games |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maribella Rivera, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Celeste Alvarez, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
Tempe kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in four consecutive contests.
Tempe is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.0 runs over those games. As for Desert Sunrise, their loss dropped their record down to 2-11.
Desert Sunrise's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Tempe has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 12.3 hits per game. It's a different story for Desert Sunrise, though, as they've been averaging 19.2 hits. Given Tempe's sizable advantage in that area, the Golden Hawks will need to find a way to close that gap. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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