Catalina Foothills hasn't had much luck against Cienega recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Falcons will take on the Bobcats at 5:00 p.m. Catalina Foothills has given up an average of 14.2 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Catalina Foothills managed to slip by Maricopa the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Falcons came up short against the Rams on Monday, falling 13-1. The Falcons have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Cienega entered their tilt with Flowing Wells on Monday with three consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with four. They were the clear victors by a 15-2 margin over the Caballeros. The Bobcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 14 contests by six runs or more this season.
Micaela Valenzuela was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. She is on a roll when it comes to RBI, as she's now brought in three or more in each of the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Allison Mullen, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Valenzuela wasn't the only one making solid contact: Cienega kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 13 hits in four consecutive matches.
Cienega's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-6. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Catalina Foothills, their loss dropped their record down to 1-12.
Catalina Foothills suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Cienega in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Can the Falcons avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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