The ThunderRidge Grizzlies will square off against the Chaparral Wolverines at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. ThunderRidge knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with ten runs or more in their past three matchups -- so hopefully Chaparral likes a good challenge.
ThunderRidge took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They never let Highlands Ranch get on the board and left with an 11-0 win.
Haley Ortega looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched.
ThunderRidge kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Chaparral didn't have quite enough to beat Legend on Wednesday and fell 5-4.
Evie Smith was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Keegan Freitas was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Chaparral's defeat dropped their record down to 11-10. As for ThunderRidge, their victory bumped their record up to 7-13.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. ThunderRidge hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .361. However, it's not like Chaparral struggles in that department as they've averaged .343. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
ThunderRidge suffered a grim 10-2 defeat to Chaparral in their previous meeting back in September of 2024. Will the Grizzlies 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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