For the second straight game, Gilbert will face off against Queen Creek. The Tigers will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Bulldogs at 3:45 p.m. Gilbert is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
Gilbert had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Queen Creek put an end to it on Tuesday. The Tigers lost 15-0 to the Bulldogs. The Tigers have struggled against the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost meeting.
For Queen Creek's part, they let Emma Reynolds and Charli Dixon run wild. Reynolds went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and four RBI, while Dixon fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-3. That's the most home runs Dixon has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Kayla Porter, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Queen Creek lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now launched at least two home runs in six consecutive matches.
Queen Creek has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 14 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games. As for Gilbert, their loss dropped their record down to 7-9.
Both Gilbert and Queen Creek just can't seem to miss. The Tigers have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.1 hits per game. However, it's not like Queen Creek struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.4 hits. 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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