The Chino Valley Cougars will challenge the Camp Verde Cowboys at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Chino Valley came into their game on Monday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 12-5 to ALA - West Foothills.
Chino Valley saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Logan Zerger, who scored a run and stole Two bases. while going 1-for-3. That's the most stolen bases Zerger has posted since back in March of 2024. Caden Doak also deserves some recognition as he scored his first runs of the season.
Meanwhile, Camp Verde came up short against Fountain Hills on Tuesday, falling 15-5. The Cowboys have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Camp Verde's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Chino Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Chino Valley has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Camp Verde struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.4 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Chino Valley came out on top in a nail-biter against Camp Verde in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, sneaking past 7-6. Does Chino Valley have another victory up their sleeve, or will Camp Verde turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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