Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Coronado). They were the clear victor by a 20-4 margin over the Van Horn Eagles on Saturday. Winning may never get old, but the Thunderbirds sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Simone Coppinger was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, seven RBI, and four runs. She has been hot recently, having also posted three or more hits the last three times she's played. Mikaela Leyva also deserves some recognition as she stole her first stolen base of the season.
Thunderbirds
| 03/01/25 vs Van Horn | 66.7% |
| 02/28/25 vs El Paso | 57.1% |
| 02/27/25 vs Bel Air | 40% |
| 02/27/25 vs Parkland | 31% |
| 02/25/25 @ El Dorado | 42.9% |
| + 28 more games |
Coronado always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. The last time their OBP was this high was back in February of 2024.
Coronado's record now sits at 8-12. As for Van Horn, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Coronado will square off against Americas at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Van Horn, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Wink at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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