Softball Recap: Chaparral Firebirds vs. Centennial Coyotes
Chaparral can now show off nine landslide victories after their most recent game on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over the Centennial Coyotes. With that win, Chaparral brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Lexie Wilson made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off seven hits (and only one walk). Wilson has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Wilson was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a home run.
In other batting news, Kaelyn Moffitt was incredible, going 5-for-5 with five RBI, two doubles, and a triple. Raegan Hallett was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 4-for-5.
On Centennial's side, Tawnie Mozeris was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
The victory (which was Chaparral's third in a row) raised their record to 15-6. As for Centennial, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-12-1.
Chaparral will look to defend their home field on Friday against Casteel at 6:00 p.m. Chaparral is facing Casteel at the right time seeing as Casteel is stuck on a 13-game losing streak. As for Centennial, they will head out on the road to square off against Sunrise Mountain at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Centennial is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
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