The Sahuarita Mustangs will face off against the Coconino Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams are coming into the matchup red-hot, with Sahuarita sitting on three straight wins and Coconino on 22.
Sahuarita is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Mica Mountain a 6-0 shutout. The Mustangs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 23 games by six runs or more this season.
Mayrani Munoz
| 05/06/25 @ Mica Mountain | 3 |
| 05/03/25 vs Mohave | 1 |
| 04/25/25 @ Pusch Ridge Christian Academy | 1 |
| 04/23/25 vs Amphitheater | 2 |
| 04/17/25 vs Walden Grove | 1 |
| + 7 more games |
Mayrani Munoz was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March.
Meanwhile, Coconino sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over Eastmark on Wednesday.
Kaitlyn Tso spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up 16 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 29 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Coconino's win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Danica Kern, who went 2-for-4 with one run.
Coconino pushed their record up to 27-4 with the victory, which was their 11th straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.6 runs on average over those games. As for Sahuarita, their victory bumped their record up to 25-5.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Sahuarita has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .519. However, it's not like Coconino struggles in that department as they've averaged .460. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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