Notre Dame Prep took a 12-run defeat the last time they faced off against Campo Verde, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Saints skirted past the Coyotes 11-9. This was payback for the Saints, who suffered a 15-3 loss the last time these two teams met.
Marley Caldwell
| 04/14/25 vs Campo Verde | 8 |
| 04/12/25 @ Salpointe Catholic | 12 |
| 04/09/25 vs Mountain Pointe | 9 |
| 04/07/25 @ Mountain Pointe | 12 |
| 04/03/25 vs Desert Mountain | 11 |
| + 6 more games |
Marley Caldwell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and five unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 11 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Sammy Swords, who fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-3. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Isabella Imwalle, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Notre Dame Prep always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .588. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Campo Verde only posted an OBP of .353.
The victory (which was Notre Dame Prep's fourth in a row) raised their record to 15-6. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Campo Verde, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-15.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Notre Dame Prep will host Sunrise Mountain at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Campo Verde, they will be playing at home against Chaparral at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Coyotes' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Firebirds have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season.
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