Sahuaro extended their losing streak to 12 on Thursday, dropping them down to 2-18. They lost 17-6 to the Poston Butte Broncos. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cougars of the 20-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2025.
As for Poston Butte, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 14 contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 17-9 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.9 runs over those games.
For Poston Butte's part, Brooklyn Lopez made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). Lopez has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Reagan Clark was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, six RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Chloe Morgan was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
As of now, neither Sahuaro nor Poston Butte have any future games scheduled.
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