The Higley Knights will square off against the Pinnacle Pioneers at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Higley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
Having struggled with five defeats in a row, Higley turned things around against ALA - Queen Creek on Friday. They had just enough and edged out the Patriots 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Knights have posted since April 12, 2024.
Skylar Jones spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up ten Ks. That's the fewest earned runs she has allowed since March 5th.
At the plate, Samantha Parisi was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ella Babcock, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Pinnacle suffered their biggest loss since February 27th on Friday. They came up short against Hamilton, falling 10-2. The Pioneers haven't had much luck with the Huskies recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.
Payton Crank was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two RBI. Alexa Wilde also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Pinnacle's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5-1. As for Higley, they picked up their first home win, bumping their record up to 6-12-1.
Monday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Higley hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .330. However, it's not like Pinnacle struggles in that department as they've averaged .322. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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