Sunnyslope's last matchup with Tolleson could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Wednesday. The Vikings came up short against the Wolverines, falling 16-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Vikings of the 2-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2022.
Sydney Benavidez was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season.
This is the second loss in a row for Sunnyslope and nudges their season record down to 11-15. Admittedly, the team was facing some tough opposition over that stretch, including 17-5-3 Xavier College Prep (their opponents had an average overall winning percentage of 78.1% over those games). As for Tolleson, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 23-5 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sunnyslope will welcome Xavier College Prep at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Gators will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something the Vikings surely won't give up without a fight. As for Tolleson, they will be playing in front of their home fans against West Point at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Wolverines' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Dragons have averaged an impressive 10.3 runs per game this season.
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