Chandler Prep and Morenci squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Chandler Prep had to settle for second. They lost 13-3 to the Morenci Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Chandler Prep of the 12-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2018.
Kyra Tucker put in work while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Tucker was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Kate Westervelt was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Like Chandler Prep, Morenci also got a great game from a two-way player: Cameryn Woodall. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Woodall has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Woodall was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with a home run, six RBI, and three doubles.
In other batting news, Alizabeth Aguilar and Kay'Leigh Blair did most of the damage at the plate: Aguilar went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Blair scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Aguilar is on a roll when it comes to RBI, as she's now brought in three or more in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Tiara Jones, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Chandler Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 12-12. As for Morenci, they pushed their record up to 21-5 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home.
Chandler Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Morenci, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Mohave Accelerated at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Morenci's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last four matches.
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