Flagstaff is on a eight-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Coconino is on a eight-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Flagstaff Eagles will take on the Coconino Panthers at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Flagstaff: 2.7, Coconino: 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
In what's become a running theme this season, Flagstaff gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Greenway a 10-0 shutout.
Gianna Baca made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over six innings pitched. Baca has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Baca was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Angelica Evans was incredible, going 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Ryleigh Alex was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, after some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three matches, Coconino finally came back down to earth on Thursday. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 18-2 walloping at the hands of Flagstaff.
Like Flagstaff, Coconino also got a great game from a two-way player: Kaitlyn Tso. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and six unearned) runs off six hits. Tso was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Destiny Villas led a balanced group of hitters, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Danica Kern, who went 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Flagstaff has been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 18-8 record this season. As for Coconino, their defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 20-6.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Flagstaff has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .470. However, it's not like Coconino struggles in that department as they've averaged .481. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Flagstaff took their victory against Coconino when the teams last played on Thursday by a conclusive 18-2. Does Flagstaff have another victory up their sleeve, or will Coconino turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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