Higley extended their losing streak to eight on Thursday, dropping them down to 5-12. They lost 15-0 to the Queen Creek Bulldogs. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bulldogs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-0 on Tuesday.
As for Queen Creek, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 16-0. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 12.1 runs this season.
For Queen Creek's part, Alexis Mendez looked comfortable as she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Mendez has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Emma Reynolds and Brookyln Riggs did most of the damage at the plate: Reynolds went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base, while Riggs went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those two runs gave Riggs a new career-high. Talia Acquisto was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Higley will venture away from home to square off against Desert Ridge at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Queen Creek, they will welcome Boulder Creek at 3:45 p.m. on Friday.
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