North was the 4-3 winner over Maryvale when they last played one another back in March of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The North Mustangs' rough 8-2 defeat to the Maryvale Panthers on Tuesday might stick with them for a while.
Solis Coker spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and five unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Natalie Figueroa was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Tierra Joe, who went 1-for-1 with a triple and a run.
North has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-7 record this season. As for Maryvale, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. North will face off against Maricopa at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Maricopa's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three games. As for Maryvale, they will head out on the road to challenge Shadow Ridge at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday.
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