Arizona Lutheran Academy extended their losing streak to six on Friday, dropping their season record down to 7-10 in the process. They lost 13-1 to the Tonopah Valley Phoenix. The Coyotes were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Phoenix apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
As for Tonopah Valley, the victory snapped their losing streak at six games and leaves them with a 6-11 record. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
For Tonopah Valley's part, Morgan Green made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Those nine strikeouts gave Green a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs and one stolen base. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played.
In other batting news, Tonopah Valley got a big performance out of Mackenzie Eaton, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Lena Hacker, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
Coming up, Arizona Lutheran Academy will take on Heritage Academy at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. The Heroes' pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so the Coyotes' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Tonopah Valley, they have already played their next game, a 26-16 loss against Benjamin Franklin on the 26th.
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