Softball Recap: Parker Liano Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Saguaro

Firebirds

Margin (Wins)

03/21/25 @ Desert Edge	17
03/06/25 @ Mountain Pointe	17
03/07/25 @ San Luis	16
03/13/25 vs Desert Edge	14
04/04/25 vs Saguaro	10

Chaparral's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They never let the Saguaro Sabercats get on the board and left with a 10-0 victory. Considering the Firebirds have won seven matches by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Makenzie Leathers was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two runs.

In other batting news, Chaparral got a big performance out of Parker Liano, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits Liano has posted since back in March. Amelia Donkerbrook was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.

Chaparral kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 5-1 when they post 11 or more hits.

Chaparral's win bumped their record up to 10-11. As for Saguaro, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-10.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chaparral will face off against Desert Mountain at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Wolves will roll in looking for their 14th straight victory, something the Firebirds surely won't give up without a fight. As for Saguaro, they will square off against Arcadia at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The Sabercats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Titans have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season.