Twentynine Palms is 1-9 against Coachella Valley since March of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Twentynine Palms Wildcats will be playing in front of their home fans against the Coachella Valley Mighty Arabs at 3:30 p.m.
After a string of five wins, Twentynine Palms' good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. Their rough 15-5 defeat to Coachella Valley might stick with them for a while.
For Coachella Valley's part, Amerie Badena spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits. Badena has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Coachella Valley let Marley Delgado and Mia Villalobos loose on the outfield. Delgado went 3-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and a double, while Villalobos scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Alizabeth Rico was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Twentynine Palms' loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-8. As for Coachella Valley, they pushed their record up to 8-10 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Twentynine Palms has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .445. However, it's not like Coachella Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .469. 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.
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