Softball Recap: Phoenix Christian Cougars vs. Arizona Lutheran Academy Coyotes
Phoenix Christian came tearing into Monday's contest with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 5-2 victory over the Arizona Lutheran Academy Coyotes. For Phoenix Christian, this counts as revenge for the 20-16 defeat Arizona Lutheran Academy walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2021.
Phoenix Christian let Kathryn Munos and Berenice Fajardo loose on the outfield. Munos scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-3, while Fajardo scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Munos has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. Another player making a difference was Jacky Vega, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
On Arizona Lutheran Academy's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaylee Pufahl, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Even though they lost, Arizona Lutheran Academy was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Phoenix Christian's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-4-1. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs per game. As for Arizona Lutheran Academy, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Phoenix Christian will take on Pima at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Phoenix Christian is facing Pima at the right time seeing as Pima is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Arizona Lutheran Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Trivium Prep at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Arizona Lutheran Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
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