Preview: Dobson Mustangs vs. Tucson High Magnet School Badgers
After five games on the road, Dobson is heading back home. They will take on the Tucson High Magnet School Badgers at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. The last three games Dobson has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Even though Lakewood scored an imposing 14 runs on Thursday, Dobson still came out on top. Dobson had just enough and edged Lakewood out 15-14. With that win, Dobson brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game.
The team relied heavily on Elias Murray, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Brody Dobson, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Tucson High Magnet School can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They walked away with a 9-4 victory over Ironwood Ridge.
Jaden Leon and Javier Encinas Chavez did most of the damage at the plate: Leon went 1-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Encinas Chavez scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Gennaro Brito, who scored two runs and stole a base.
Dobson has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 10-7 record this season. As for Tucson High Magnet School, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Dobson has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Tucson High Magnet School struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.9 per game. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Dobson suffered a grim 11-2 defeat to Tucson High Magnet School in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Thankfully for Dobson, Gabriel Valencia (who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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