Flagstaff dropped their record down to 15-9-1 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins at home. They came up short against the Coconino Panthers, falling 17-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Eagles have suffered since March 29th.
Ryleigh Alex made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Mayla Speer also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
As for Coconino, they are on a roll lately: they've won 19 of their last 20 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 23-4 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games.
On Coconino's side, Kaitlyn Tso made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Tso has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 25 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Coconino got a massive performance out of Destiny Villas, who fired off two home runs, four runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-4. Those two home runs gave Villas a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Aryanna Dominguez, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Flagstaff will host Estrella Foothills at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Coconino, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Mingus at 4:00 p.m. The Panthers will need to watch out since the Marauders have now posted at least ten runs in their last three contests.
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