On Thursday Aurora Central will have to hit the road after three straight games at home. They will take on the Thornton Trojans at 4:00 p.m.
Aurora Central lost 17-4 to Alameda on Tuesday. The Trojans have struggled against the Pirates recently, as their game on Tuesday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Thornton came into Tuesday's contest having lost eight straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They never let Skyview onto the board and left with a 12-0 victory on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Trojans have posted since October 7, 2023.
Mya Grady made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Grady was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. That triple was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Payton Lopez was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. She also put up a double, which washer first of the season. Elenna Gray was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Thornton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .533. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're OBP total in three consecutive matchups.
Aurora Central's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Thornton, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-7.
Aurora Central suffered a grim 17-5 defeat to Thornton in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Can Aurora Central avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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