Chaparral had to start their season on the road on Wednesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Perry Pumas by a score of 7-6. The Firebirds were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pumas apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
Makenzie Leathers
| 02/26/25 vs Perry | 2 |
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Makenzie Leathers was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. What's more, she posted two strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April of 2024.
At the plate, Ava Stallone was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Riley Zimmerman, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
The win got Perry back to even at 1-1.
Coming up, Chaparral will be taking part in a tournament against Corona del Sol at 9:00 a.m. on Friday. As for Perry, they will venture away from home to square off against Highland at 9:00 a.m. on Friday.
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