After a string of eight wins, Palo Verde's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They fell 9-6 to the Arbor View Aggies. Palo Verde was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Arbor View apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
JoJo Corniel was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she didn't allow a single earned run over 4.1 innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Taylor Johns made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Mya Bartlett was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
On Arbor View's side, Ava Henderson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits.
At the plate, Arbor View got a massive performance out of Maddi Reed, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Madilyn Lowy, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles.
Having lost for the first time this season, Palo Verde fell to 8-1. As for Arbor View, their win bumped their record up to 4-5.
Palo Verde will head out on the road to take on Bishop Gorman at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Bishop Gorman is coming into the match with four straight defeats at home, meaning Palo Verde will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. Arbor View will take on Coronado at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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