It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Sabino can now relate to. They came up short against the Empire Ravens on Wednesday, falling 6-0. The Sabercats' defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
Avery Nielson
| 05/07/25 @ Empire | 16 |
| 05/03/25 vs Northwest Christian | 15 |
| 04/25/25 @ Sahuaro | 5 |
| 04/21/25 vs Pusch Ridge Christian Academy | 14 |
| 04/17/25 @ Thatcher | 8 |
| + 4 more games |
Avery Nielson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 16 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances.
Sabino's loss dropped their record down to 16-12. As for Empire, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 26-1.
Sabino does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Empire, they will challenge Tanque Verde at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Hawks' pitching crew has only allowed 2.1 runs per game this season, so the Ravens' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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