Combs extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping them down to 2-6-2. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 12-11 heartbreaker at the hands of the Dysart Demons. The Coyotes were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Demons apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2025.
Merrick Bowles and Blake Grant-Jenks stepped up to the plate in a big way. Bowles went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base, while Grant-Jenks got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. That double was Grant-Jenks' first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Angus Brumbaugh, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
As for Dysart, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 5-6. With that win, they brought their scoring average up to 6.5 runs per game.
On Dysart's side, they got a massive performance out of Angel Chavez, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those three runs gave Chavez a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Zachary Zehring, who went 3-for-5 with three RBI, one triple, and one double.
Combs wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 9-6 loss against Poston Butte on the 24th. As for Dysart, they have also already played their next game, a 28-0 victory against Tempe on the 24th.
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