After some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three matches, Chaparral finally came back down to earth on Friday. They fell just short of the Notre Dame Prep Saints by a score of 3-1. The Firebirds haven't had much luck with the Saints recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Grafton Marshall-Inman was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
Chaparral's defeat dropped their record down to 11-9. As for Notre Dame Prep, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-12 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Chaparral will face off against Saguaro at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Notre Dame Prep, they will square off against Salpointe Catholic at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Lancers will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something the Saints surely won't give up without a fight.
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