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Here’s our TFP for Tuesday, April 28, 2026:

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THE FINAL PITCH: MADELYN ARRIOLA

Uncommitted 2032 RHP/SS Madelyn Arriola recently talked to Line Drive Media about Arizona Rising 2032-Hatch, PGF Nationals, Arizona players, Arizona Rising-Munoz, new classmates/new teammates, athletic family, future college, college camps, medical field, writing, Michael Jordan, “Because of Winn-Dixie,” Young Dro, “Dance Moms,” “Home Alone” and horse riding.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Madelyn Arriola

Hometown: Superior, AZ

Elementary School: Augusta Ranch Elementary

Club Team: Arizona Rising 2032-Hatch 12U

Graduation Year: 2032

Height: 5-5

Position/s: RHP/SS

Social Media: @madelynarriola7 on Instagram

Honors: Superior Minor Softball District 4 champions, Superior Minor Softball Tournament of Champions, AFA National 10U Gold Bracket finalist, Presidents’ Day Power 48 All-Tournament, Easton/Bownet All Tournament-Team Spring Training (2026) and Cactus Spikes Spring Classic MVP All-Tournament (2026).

Travel Ball Spring 2026 Stats: Hitting — .388 AVG, 121 ABs, 47 hits, 12 BBs, 33 RBIs, 23 Ks; Pitching — 111 IP, 142 Ks, 33 BBs, 111 hits and 3.08 ERA.