Softball Recap: Combs Takes a Loss

Combs came into this matchup off a tough 17-run loss last Tuesday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Tempe Buffaloes by a score of 11-9 on Wednesday. The Coyotes just can't catch a break and have now endured five defeats in a row.

Combs got a big performance out of Sophie Pearson, who scored a run and stole Three bases. while going 2-for-3. Tatum Kechely was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.

Even though they lost, Combs was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. This was only their first loss (out of three games) when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Combs' loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Tempe, they now have a winning record of 2-1.

Coming up, Combs will head out to square off against Cactus Shadows at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Combs is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season. As for Tempe, they will welcome Crismon at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.