Ganado hasn't had much luck against Chinle recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. Ganado will welcome Chinle at 1:00 p.m. Ganado has given up an average of 9.8 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Ganado came up short against Monument Valley on Monday, falling 19-5.
Ganado saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Shawntaya Smith, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. With that strong performance, Smith is now averaging an impressive 1.1 stolen bases per game. Shayli Abeita-Walker was another, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Chinle, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They blew past Tuba City 13-5 on Monday. Considering the Wildcats' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Chinle's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-5. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games. As for Ganado, their loss dropped their record down to 2-8.
Ganado suffered a grim 12-4 defeat to Chinle in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will Ganado have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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