Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Tempe). They blew past the Dysart Demons 23-13 on Tuesday. The Buffaloes haven't had any issues with the Demons recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.
Armanda White made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and ten unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-5.
Celeste Alvarez
| 03/25/25 @ Dysart | 5 |
| 03/24/25 @ Glendale | 1 |
| 03/20/25 vs Holbrook | 3 |
| 03/05/25 @ Combs | 4 |
| 03/04/25 vs Moon Valley | 1 |
| + 10 more games |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Celeste Alvarez, who went 4-for-5 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Hilana Valencia, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-6.
Tempe hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in four consecutive games.
The victory got Tempe back to even at 4-4. As for Dysart, they dropped their record down to 0-9 with the loss, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Tempe beat the Demons by a score of 21-11 on Thursday.
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