For the second straight game, Eastmark will face off against Poston Butte. The Firebirds will welcome the Broncos at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Eastmark is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
Eastmark was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Poston Butte on Monday. The Firebirds put the hurt on the Broncos with a sharp 16-7 victory. The win continues a trend for the Firebirds in their matchups with the Broncos: they've now won five in a row.
Andrea Fletcher made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Those 14 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run and one double. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bella Gomez, who went 4-for-5 with four runs, two triples, and three RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Mia Migliaccio was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Eastmark was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .432. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Poston Butte only posted a batting average of .290.
With the loss, Poston Butte broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 16-9. As for Eastmark, their victory bumped their record up to 17-7.
Wednesday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Eastmark hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .379. However, it's not like Poston Butte struggles in that department as they've averaged .413. 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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