ALA - Queen Creek extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 11-14 in the process. They lost 12-2 to the Poston Butte Broncos. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Broncos this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-8 on Tuesday.
ALA - Queen Creek saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Matea Webster, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
As for Poston Butte, they have been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 13 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-8 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 15 contests by six runs or more this season.
On Poston Butte's side, Haylee Lopez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Lopez has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Poston Butte let Brylee Litviak and Kimberly Westover run wild. Litviak went 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI, while Westover got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. That's the most stolen bases Westover has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Lyla Kleen, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, ALA - Queen Creek will square off against Crismon at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Poston Butte, they will take on Eastmark at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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