Saguaro hasn't had much luck against Chaparral recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Sabercats will take on the Firebirds at 3:45 p.m. Saguaro has given up an average of 10.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Last Wednesday, Saguaro came up short against Cactus Shadows and fell 18-14. The Sabercats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Tyler Moag and Alexa Simpson did some serious damage despite the final result: Moag went 3-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Simpson went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. That home run marked the first that Moag launched this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Cameron Christenson, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Chaparral started off well but failed to capitalize on an early lead against Arizona College Prep. They lost 10-2 to the Knights on Thursday.
Kaelyn Moffitt was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one home run.
Saguaro now has a losing record of 8-9. As for Chaparral, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-11 record this season.
Friday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Saguaro hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .426. However, it's not like Chaparral struggles in that department as they've averaged .332. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Saguaro came up short against Chaparral in their previous meeting back in March of 2022, falling 10-7. Can the Sabercats avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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