Softball Recap: Pinnacle's Loss Ends Six-Game Winning Streak on the Road

Pinnacle and Queen Creek squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Pinnacle had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Bulldogs by a score of 2-1. That's two games in a row now that the Pioneers have lost by just one run.

Kodi Crabtree spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances.

Pinnacle's defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 18-8-1. As for Queen Creek, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 20 of their last 21 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 29-6 record this season.

Pinnacle does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Queen Creek, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Xavier College Prep at 8:00 p.m. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (the Bulldogs have won 12 straight at home, while the Gators won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.