Saguaro scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Combs Coyotes a 22-0 shutout. Saguaro might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won six matches by 11 runs or more this season.
Malina Morones made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Morones has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Morones was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Cameron Christenson was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with four runs, two triples, and an RBI. Lainey Paul was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with five RBI and three runs.
On Combs' side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Molly Finkbeiner, who went 2-for-2 with a triple.
Saguaro's victory bumped their record up to 9-7. As for Combs, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-11.
Saguaro will be playing in front of their home fans against Mesquite at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Mesquite's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three matchups. As for Combs, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Arizona College Prep at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Arizona College Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
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