Prescott's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Westview Knights an 18-0 shutout. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Badgers as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Gracie Pereira made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Lilly James
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In other batting news, Prescott got a massive performance out of Lilly James, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, one triple, and two RBI. Those three hits gave James a new career-high. Haley James was another key player, scoring three runs while going 3-for-3.
Prescott kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 4.1 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 10.
Prescott's win bumped their record up to 5-9. As for Westview, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Prescott will challenge Flagstaff at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Westview, they will square off against Cactus at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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