For the second straight game, Apollo will face off against Tolleson. The Hawks will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Wolverines at 6:00 p.m. Apollo has given up an average of 17.7 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Apollo is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 29 runs on Thursday, they were much more limited against Tolleson on Tuesday. They lost 16-1 to the Wolverines.
For Tolleson's part, Valentina Aceves looked comfortable as she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits.
On the hitting side, Sammie Ortega was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two triples, one run, and one RBI. Those two triples gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Adamariz Padilla, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Tolleson was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. They are a perfect 12-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Apollo has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.1 runs over those games. As for Tolleson, their win bumped their record up to 16-5.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Apollo has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .466. However, it's not like Tolleson struggles in that department as they've averaged .488. 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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