Campo Verde extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping their season record down to 12-13 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Notre Dame Prep Saints. The Coyotes were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Saints earlier this season, when they won 1-0.
Campo Verde got a good showing from Gavin Lambright, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Lambright has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one walk in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Campo Verde saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ezekiel Zion, who went 1-for-3 with one triple.
As for Notre Dame Prep, they pushed their record up to 12-14 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games.
On Notre Dame Prep's side, Ashton Higgins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up 11 Ks. The Saints are 2-1 when Higgins posts ten or more strikeouts, but 10-13 otherwise.
Campo Verde does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Notre Dame Prep, they will challenge Brophy College Prep at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Broncos' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Saints' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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