YUMA, Ariz. – The Arizona Western Lady Matadors Softball team (0-5) finished the 2023 Coyote Kickoff Classic with a 4-1 loss to Snow (3-1) on Saturday morning in Henderson, Nev., at Stephanie Lynn Craig Field. 

Snow jumped to an early 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning, but Snow left the bases loaded as starting pitcher Jessie Garcia was able to limit the damage.

Garcia got one of those runs back herself in the bottom of the first inning, driving in GiGi Garcia with a double to cut the Snow lead to 2-1.

Lady Matadors' starter Jessie Garcia allowed four runs in seven innings of work while striking out two batters.

The Badgers added to their lead by scoring a run in each of the fifth and sixth innings to pad their advantage to 4-1.

Mollie Forbes led the Lady Matadors with two hits, going 2-for-3 with a pair of singles in the loss. Desiree Moran singled and walked while Emily Gamboa finished 1-dor-3.

The Lady Matadors return home to host the Chapman Automotive Great Western Shootout starting on Thursday, February 2, hosting Utah State Eastern at 1:00 pm at the Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex.  Tickets cost $8 for adults and $6 for seniors and youth and can be purchased at the gates.