The Higley Knights will head out on the road to face off against the Desert Mountain Wolves at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Higley: 3.8, Desert Mountain: 2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
If Higley beats Desert Mountain with four runs on Tuesday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two matches with that exact score. Higley sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 win over Horizon on Saturday. That's two games straight that Higley has won by exactly two runs.
Kyndal Williams spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits and racked up 16 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 21 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Amayranny Campos, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, it can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Desert Mountain had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 10-4 margin over the Coyotes. Considering Desert Mountain has won 18 games by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Lilly Goodwin made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Goodwin was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, McKinsey Beyer was incredible, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Giana DeSpirito, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Higley is on a roll lately: they've won 15 of their last 20 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 19-8 record this season. As for Desert Mountain, the victory (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 25-4.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Higley hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .346. However, it's not like Desert Mountain struggles in that department as they've averaged .376. 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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