For the second straight game, Gila Ridge will face off against Cibola. The Hawks are taking a road trip to square off against the Raiders at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Gila Ridge's pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so Cibola's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Gila Ridge lost 9-3 to Cibola on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Hawks have suffered against the Raiders since March 17, 2022.
For Cibola's part, Alessandra Martinez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Cameron Kasid, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Stephanie Loera, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI.
Cibola hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are 4-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Cibola is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-11 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.6 runs over those games. As for Gila Ridge, they dropped their record down to 8-4 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.
Thursday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Gila Ridge hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .364. However, it's not like Cibola struggles in that department as they've averaged .362. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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