Tanque Verde had already won five in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 16.2 runs) and they went ahead and made it six on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 15-6 margin over the Tombstone Yellow Jackets. That's more bragging rights for the Hawks, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Claire Achilles
| 03/28/25 @ Tombstone | 16 |
| 03/25/25 @ Sahuaro | 2 |
| 03/22/25 @ Dobson | 9 |
| 03/22/25 @ Sunnyslope | 3 |
| 03/21/25 @ Payson | 9 |
| + 8 more games |
Claire Achilles was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 16 over six innings pitched. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.1 strikeouts per game. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Mikaela Jackson was incredible, scoring four runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ella Haggard, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Tanque Verde kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 14 hits in six consecutive matchups.
Tanque Verde's win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-4. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.5 runs over those games. As for Tombstone, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.
Tanque Verde will take on Pusch Ridge Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Tombstone, they will challenge St. Augustine Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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