Softball Preview: Chaparral Firebirds vs. Notre Dame Prep Saints
Chaparral is 6-0 against Notre Dame Prep since March of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Chaparral Firebirds will head out on the road to square off against the Notre Dame Prep Saints at 3:45 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
On Tuesday, Chaparral faced Desert Mountain in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Chaparral took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Desert Mountain. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, Chaparral's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Lexie Wilson spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Notre Dame Prep lost a close one when they played on Friday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on on Monday was a bit more commanding. They fell victim to a rough 11-0 defeat at the hands of Higley. Notre Dame Prep has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Chaparral has not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-6 record this season. As for Notre Dame Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 7-9.
Chaparral took their win against Notre Dame Prep when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 21-7. Does Chaparral have another victory up their sleeve, or will Notre Dame Prep turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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