Campo Verde extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 9-16. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Chaparral Firebirds. The Coyotes were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Firebirds apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Campo Verde saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Anna Zehring, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
As for Chaparral, their victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 14-8. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 8.5 runs.
On Chaparral's side, Makenzie Leathers spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up seven Ks. Leathers has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Avery Shaughnessy was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high.
While Campo Verde had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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