Chandler is 0-10 against Perry since March of 2019 but things could change on Thursday. The Wolves will host the Pumas at 3:45 p.m. Neither Chandler nor Perry posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
Chandler is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Wednesday. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of Basha.
Isabelle Ashike Osorio was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she pitched six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits.
On the hitting side, Chandler saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ariana Molina, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. Angelina Peralta Barbosa also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Perry's offense. They fell 3-0 to Tucson High Magnet School on Tuesday. The Pumas' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Perry's defeat dropped their record down to 13-12. As for Chandler, their loss dropped their record down to 10-18.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Thursday. Chandler hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.8 home runs per game. However, it's not like Perry struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.4 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
Chandler couldn't quite get it done against Perry in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 as they fell 12-9. Will the Wolves have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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