Casa Grande not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since March 21, 2024. They put the hurt on the Analy Tigers with a sharp 15-7 win. With that victory, the Gauchos brought their scoring average up to 6.5 runs per game.
Danny Mercado
| 03/11/25 @ Analy | 4 |
| 03/06/25 vs Bishop Manogue | 2 |
| 04/27/24 vs San Ramon Valley | 2 |
| 04/30/24 @ Vintage | 1 |
| 03/08/24 vs Rancho Cotate | 1 |
Danny Mercado was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going a perfect 5-for-5 with one home run, four runs, and four RBI. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Ryan Rice was incredible, going 3-for-5 with one home run, three stolen bases, and four RBI. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in runs (two). Max Drumm also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Casa Grande always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .537. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The win keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.5 runs over those games. As for Analy, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Casa Grande wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 4-1 victory against Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory on the 15th. As for Analy, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 13-0 win against St. Vincent de Paul on the 14th.
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