After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Queen Creek, Chaparral was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They put the hurt on the Saguaro Sabercats with a sharp 20-7 win. The Firebirds haven't had any issues with the Sabercats recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive victory against them.
The team relied heavily on Amelia Donkerbrook, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2025. Riley Zimmerman also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Chaparral always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .683. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
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| 03/02/26 - Away | 20-7 W |
| 04/04/25 - Home | 10-0 W |
| 03/04/22 - Away | 10-7 W |
| 05/03/21 - Home | 12-2 W |
| 03/19/18 - Away | 14-0 W |
| + 2 more games |
Chaparral's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Saguaro, their record is now 2-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chaparral will host Willow Canyon at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Saguaro, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Flagstaff at 3:45 p.m.
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