Camp Verde was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They suffered a tough 12-3 defeat at the hands of the Wickenburg Wranglers. Camp Verde was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Wickenburg apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Camp Verde saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gunner Selting, who went 3-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI. Selting has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played. Another player making a difference was Jase Seekins, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases.
On Wickenburg's side, Landon Hamilton and Jaxson Hone made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Hamilton pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Hone pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). At bat, Hamilton scored a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Hone scored a run while going 2-for-2.
In other pitching news, Wickenburg got a great performance from Easton Forbrook as he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits.
Back at the plate, Trace Buchert was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Carson Hone was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
Camp Verde's defeat dropped their record down to 6-16. As for Wickenburg, the win got them back to even at 9-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Camp Verde will take on Wickenburg at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. As for Wickenburg, they will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Chino Valley, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:00 p.m.
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