Titans
| 03/05/26 @ Dysart | 5 |
| 03/03/26 vs Cactus Shadows | 6 |
| 02/26/26 @ Coronado | 19 |
| 02/25/26 @ St. Mary's | 12 |
The Thunderbird Titans will be taking part in a tournament against the Phoenix Christian Cougars at 8:00 a.m. on Friday. Thunderbird is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.5 runs per game this season.
Thunderbird came out on top against Dysart on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run first inning. The Titans' pitcher stepped up to hand the Demons a 5-0 shutout. The win continues a trend for the Titans in their matchups with the Demons: they've now won four in a row.
Phoenix Christian hadn't beaten Arizona Lutheran Academy on the road since April 21, 2017 but that history sure didn't bother them on Thursday. The Cougars put the hurt on the Coyotes with a sharp 16-2 victory. Fans of the Cougars have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 6+ runs.
Karly Van Metre made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Yashaley Garay, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Hannah Fisher was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Phoenix Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .605. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Arizona Lutheran Academy only posted an OBP of .263.
Thunderbird's record is now 3-1. As for Phoenix Christian, their record now sits at 3-0.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Thunderbird hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .370. However, it's not like Phoenix Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .400. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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