The Chino Valley Cougars will be playing in front of their home fans against the Camp Verde Cowboys at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Chino Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, Chino Valley came up short against Bourgade Catholic and fell 7-3. Chino Valley has struggled against Bourgade Catholic recently, as their match on Wednesday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Makenzie Sanders spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven runs (all of which were unearned) on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Chino Valley saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Breanne Petty, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ali Estala, who went 1-for-2 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Camp Verde can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Chino Valley and snuck past 5-4.
Aislynn Mulcaire made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. Mulcaire was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Chino Valley now has a losing record at 10-11. As for Camp Verde, their win bumped their record up to 9-5.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Chino Valley hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .359. However, it's not like Camp Verde struggles in that department as they've averaged .373. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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