For the second straight game, Desert Ridge will face off against Gilbert. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Desert Ridge Jaguars duke it out with Gilbert Tigers at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Desert Ridge is coming into the match hot, having won their last four games.
Desert Ridge's pitching crew heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They came out on top against Gilbert by a score of 5-0.
The result came thanks to Novi Muffo's shutout, as she gave up just four hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Brooklyn Johnson was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since March 1st. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooklyn Parks, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Desert Ridge pushed their record up to 11-4 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games. As for Gilbert, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-7.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Desert Ridge has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .524. However, it's not like Gilbert struggles in that department as they've averaged .451. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
