For the second straight game, Williams Field will face off against Gilbert. The Black Hawks will head out on the road to challenge the Tigers at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Williams Field has given up an average of 9.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Last Tuesday, Williams Field came up short against Gilbert and fell 15-12. The Black Hawks haven't had much luck with the Tigers recently, as the team has come up short the last seven times they've met.
For Gilbert's part, they let Arianna Leon and Jasmyn Pacheco run wild. Leon scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4, while Pacheco went 3-for-5 with five RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most runs Leon has posted since back in March of 2024. Michelle Pacheco was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Gilbert hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least three strikeouts batters in three consecutive contests.
Williams Field's loss dropped their record down to 7-9-1. As for Gilbert, their win was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 6-8.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Williams Field hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .369. However, it's not like Gilbert struggles in that department as they've averaged .374. 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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