Pueblo is 1-8 against Sahuaro since April of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Pueblo Warriors will host the Sahuaro Cougars at 4:00 p.m. Pueblo has given up an average of 9.5 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Pueblo came up short against Sunnyside last Friday, falling 11-3. That's two games in a row now that the Warriors have lost by exactly eight runs.
Ivan Vasquez
| 03/07/25 @ Sunnyside | 2 |
| 03/06/25 vs Douglas | 1 |
| 03/04/25 @ Amphitheater | 1 |
| 04/09/24 vs Canyon del Oro | 1 |
| 03/06/24 vs Desert View | 1 |
Pueblo saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ivan Vasquez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Those two hits gave Vasquez a new career-high. Alex Cuen also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Meanwhile, Sahuaro posted their closest victory since April 15, 2024 on Saturday. They had just enough and edged out Tombstone 3-2.
This is the second loss in a row for Pueblo and nudges their season record down to 1-3. As for Sahuaro, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-7-1.
Monday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Pueblo hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .340. However, it's not like Sahuaro struggles in that department as they've averaged .316. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Pueblo couldn't quite finish off Sahuaro when the teams last played back in April of 2024 and fell 7-5. Will Pueblo have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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