Youngker had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt North Canyon on Thursday. The Roughriders were the clear victors by an 8-1 margin over the Rattlers. The Roughriders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matchups by six runs or more this season.
Mason Grado made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Riley Carteno, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one triple and two RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024. Xavier Maldonado was another key player, earning two runs and two stolen bases.
Youngker was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .393. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as North Canyon only posted a batting average of .182.
Roughriders
| 04/24/25 vs North Canyon | 8-1 |
| 04/22/25 @ North Canyon | 7-6 |
| 04/21/25 vs Centennial | 6-5 |
| 04/16/25 vs Gila Ridge | 9-3 |
| 04/14/25 @ Kellis | 11-0 |
| + 7 more games |
The win was the 12th in a row for Youngker, bringing their record up to 16-5. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for North Canyon, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 12 of their last 16 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-14 record this season.
Youngker has already played their next game, an 8-1 win against Cibola on the 28th. As for North Canyon, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, a 21-8 victory against Shadow Mountain on the 25th.
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