TUCSON, Ariz. – For the second time in three games, the Arizona Heat surrendered a lead to the NY/NJ Juggernaut losing 8-5 in the nightcap of a doubleheader.

NY/NJ got things started early in the top of the first when their own Lyndsey Klein scored on a wild pitch by Heat starter Danielle Henderson giving the Juggernaut a 1-0 lead.

Arizona would jump on top later in the bottom of the fifth on Tamara Ivie’s two-run double. She would come around to score giving the Heat a 3-1 lead.

The Juggernaut would reclaim the lead in the top of the sixth by putting up five runs on two hits sparked by NY/NJ starting pitcher Gina Oaks’ double to lead-off the inning.

With the score at 6-3 in favor of NY/NJ, the Juggernaut’s Venus Taylor ripped a two-run RBI triple in the top of the seventh giving them an 8-3 lead and pretty much sealing the win.

Becky Turi’s two-run homerun in the bottom of the seventh was not enough to catch NY/NJ and the Juggernaut defense held on to earn the win.

Oaks improved to 12-8 after going 6 2/3 innings allowing five runs on eight hits while striking out two. Henderson's record now drops to 4-3 for the Heat.

Tomorrow night’s game with the Juggernaut marks the conclusion to the 2004 season for the Arizona Heat. Game time is scheduled for 7:35 p.m. PDT and it will be fan appreciation night at the ballpark. Every fan entering the gate will receive a raffle ticket upon entering the stadium for a chance to win prizes, including autographed Heat memorabilia.

The Arizona Heat is part of the six-team National Pro Fastpitch softball league. They play their home games at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, Arizona. For tickets or information about the team or league, call (520) 296-9595 or visit www.tucsonsoftball.com.

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