The Red Rock Scorpions will square off against the Scottsdale Christian Academy Eagles at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Red Rock has given up an average of 18.5 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Red Rock's offense. They came up short against Phoenix Christian on Thursday, falling 20-0. Having soared to a lofty 21 runs in the game before, the Scorpions' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Scottsdale Christian Academy hadn't beaten Fountain Hills on the road since April 6, 2017 but that history sure didn't bother them on Friday. The Eagles blew past the Falcons 13-7. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by six runs or more this season.
Scottsdale Christian Academy let Evin Ott and Madeleine (Maddie) Ketchum run wild. Ott went 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI, while Ketchum scored three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. That home run was Ott's first of the season. Emery McMahon was another key player, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Scottsdale Christian Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. They are 3-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Red Rock's defeat dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Scottsdale Christian Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 4-5.
Red Rock couldn't quite get it done against Scottsdale Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in March as they fell 12-9. Will the Scorpions have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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