The Basha Bears will head out on the road to challenge the Chandler Wolves at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Basha is looking to tack on another W to their ten-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Last Friday, Basha faced Hamilton in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Basha sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 victory over Hamilton.
Basha got a great performance from Natalie Fritz as she struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits (and not a single walk). Fritz has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Cailin Quinney, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Amiya Hernandez was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Chandler had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They won by a run and slipped past Corona del Sol 8-7.
Madison Sauni was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Lily Kolsrud, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3.
Basha's win bumped their record up to 20-1-1. As for Chandler, their victory bumped their record up to 12-9.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Basha has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .496. However, it's not like Chandler struggles in that department as they've averaged .515. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Basha took their win against Chandler in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 15-5. The rematch might be a little tougher for Basha since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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