Casa Grande is 0-10 against Canyon del Oro since April of 2015 but things could change on Tuesday. Casa Grande will be playing at home against Canyon del Oro at 4:00 p.m. Casa Grande is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.
Friday just wasn't the day for Casa Grande's offense. They lost 11-0 to Ironwood Ridge on Friday.
Meanwhile, Canyon del Oro put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. Everything went their way against Maricopa as Canyon del Oro made off with a 15-2 win. Fans of the Dorados have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 6+ runs.
Jacey Mazura made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in February. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Canyon del Oro got a massive performance out of Molly Herman, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Those two stolen bases gave Herman a new career-high. Kayla Hendrix was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Canyon del Oro was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .517. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .435 or higher in four consecutive contests.
Canyon del Oro's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.8 runs over those games. As for Casa Grande, their loss dropped their record down to 12-5.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Casa Grande has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .458. However, it's not like Canyon del Oro struggles in that department as they've averaged .518. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Casa Grande suffered a grim 11-0 defeat to Canyon del Oro when the teams last played on Monday. Will Casa Grande 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.
