For the second straight game, Flagstaff will face off against Prescott. The Eagles are taking a road trip to challenge the Badgers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Flagstaff is coming into the game hot, having won their last nine games.
Flagstaff had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the nine-run drubbing they dealt Prescott on Tuesday. The Eagles were the clear victors by an 11-2 margin over the Badgers. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 contests by nine runs or more this season.
Mia Garcia was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off nine hits. Garcia was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one RBI.
In other batting news, Flagstaff got a massive performance out of Hallie Watkins, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3. That's the most hits Watkins has posted over her last 11 matches. Another player making a difference was Ryleigh Alex, who went 1-for-3 with one home run.
Flagstaff hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in four consecutive games.
Flagstaff's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-6-1. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Prescott, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season.
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