Gila Ridge has gone a perfect 10-0 against Yuma recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. The Hawks will face off against the Criminals at 6:00 p.m. Gila Ridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Last Tuesday, Gila Ridge had just enough and edged out Cibola 7-5. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Hawks.
Violet Silva
| 04/15/25 vs Cibola | 0 |
| 04/08/25 vs Cibola | 1 |
| 03/25/25 @ McClintock | 2 |
Violet Silva made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, Kara Espino was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Gila Ridge hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cibola struck out 11 times.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 17 runs the game before, Yuma was a bit more limited in their contest on Wednesday. They lost 18-2 to Kofa.
Gila Ridge's record is now 10-4. As for Yuma, their loss dropped their record down to 9-5.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Gila Ridge hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .348. However, it's not like Yuma struggles in that department as they've averaged .326. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Gila Ridge's way against Yuma in their previous meeting back in March of 2024, as Gila Ridge made off with a 19-2 win. Do the Hawks have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Criminals turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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