The Sahuarita Mustangs are on the road again on Monday to play the Mica Mountain Thunderbolts at 5:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Friday, while Sahuarita put up plenty of runs, the same can't be said for Desert View. Sahuarita blew past Desert View 11-0.
The team relied heavily on Isa Garcia, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was McKayla Fackler, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Mica Mountain scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Rio Rico with a sharp 17-5 win. The high-scoring effort was just what Mica Mountain needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Addison Rogers was incredible, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-3. Shaylee Fuell was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Sahuarita's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-3. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.2 runs per game. As for Mica Mountain, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season.
Monday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Sahuarita hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .396. However, it's not like Mica Mountain struggles in that department as they've averaged .332. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Sahuarita came out on top in a nail-biter against Mica Mountain when the teams last played back in April of 2023, sneaking past 3-2. Does Sahuarita have another victory up their sleeve, or will Mica Mountain turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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