For the second straight game, Flagstaff will face off against Coconino. The Eagles will be playing at home against the Panthers at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Flagstaff has won four straight at home, while Coconino won eight straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
Flagstaff fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Coconino on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 3-2 to the Panthers, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The Eagles have struggled against the Panthers recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
For Coconino's part, Kaitlyn Tso made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 12 over eight innings pitched. Tso has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 24 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Danica Kern and Destiny Villas did most of the damage at the plate: Kern went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base, while Villas went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Kern is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played.
Coconino is on a roll lately: they've won 18 of their last 19 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 22-4 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Flagstaff, their loss dropped their record down to 15-8-1.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Flagstaff hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .354. However, it's not like Coconino struggles in that department as they've averaged .399. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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