Buckeye is 5-0 against Copper Canyon since April of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Buckeye Hawks will head out on the road to challenge the Copper Canyon Aztecs at 3:45 p.m. Buckeye knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past five matchups -- so hopefully Copper Canyon likes a good challenge.
Buckeye put the finishing touches on their tenth blowout victory of the season on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Copper Canyon a 16-0 shutout. Buckeye's pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last three contests.
Caleila Kaluna made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched. Kaluna was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Buckeye got a massive performance out of Sofia Villa Villareal, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Villa Villareal has been hot recently, having posted at least one triple the last three times she's played. Valeria Villa Villarreal was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a triple.
Buckeye has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 13-7 record this season. As for Copper Canyon, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Buckeye has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .540. However, it's not like Copper Canyon struggles in that department as they've averaged .461. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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