For the second straight game, Combs will face off against ALA - Queen Creek. The Coyotes will square off against the Patriots at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Combs is coming into the match on a five-game losing streak.
Combs came up short against ALA - Queen Creek on Tuesday, falling 23-3.
For ALA - Queen Creek's part, Chloe Varvel made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed four innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. Varvel has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 4-for-5. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, ALA - Queen Creek got a massive performance out of Tatum Morris, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave Morris a new career-high. Sadie Nielson was another key player, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
ALA - Queen Creek always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .750. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
ALA - Queen Creek moved to 10-11 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Combs, their loss dropped their record down to 5-14.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Combs has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .482. However, it's not like ALA - Queen Creek struggles in that department as they've averaged .467. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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