It was a good run, but Camp Verde unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Wednesday. They fell just short of the Phoenix Christian Cougars by a score of 10-8. Camp Verde was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Phoenix Christian apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Clancy Murdock was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Erin Collon, who went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Camp Verde kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Phoenix Christian only hit eight.
On Phoenix Christian's side, Karly Van Metre spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and three unearned) runs on 14 hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Yashaley Garay was a standout: she scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Kathryn Munos, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Camp Verde's defeat dropped their record down to 11-6. As for Phoenix Christian, their victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-4-1.
Camp Verde didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 13-9 win vs. Wickenburg on the 18th. Phoenix Christian has also already played their next game, a 17-2 victory against Highland Prep on the 18th.
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