The Mohave Thunderbirds will head out to face off against the Paradise Honors Panthers at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Mohave will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
On Wednesday, Mohave earned a 6-1 victory over Douglas.
The team relied heavily on Alyssa Donegan, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Mohave hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are 7-2 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Meanwhile, Paradise Honors fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Arcadia on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took an 8-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Titans. The Panthers' loss signaled the end of their 11-game winning streak.
Ellie Carey was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Ashlyn Elliott was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
Mohave's win bumped their record up to 17-13. As for Paradise Honors, their defeat dropped their record down to 23-3.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Saturday. Mohave hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.7 home runs per game. However, it's not like Paradise Honors 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. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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