Azusa is 1-9 against Nogales since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Aztecs will face off against the Nobles at 3:15 p.m. Azusa is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Azusa came out on top against The Webb Schools on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run first inning. The Aztecs walked away with an 8-5 victory over the Gauls.
Aidan Sanchez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
Matt Huizar
| 04/08/25 @ Duarte | 3 |
| 04/24/25 @ The Webb Schools | 2 |
| 04/10/25 vs Duarte | 2 |
| 04/03/25 vs Sierra Vista | 2 |
| 04/15/25 vs Sierra Vista | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
At the plate, Azusa got a big performance out of Matt Huizar, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Huizar is becoming a predictor of the Aztecs' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 4-9 when he doesn't). Andrew Rodriguez also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Azusa always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .553. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as The Webb Schools only posted an OBP of .355.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Nogales, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They skirted past Schurr 6-5.
Azusa's record now sits at 8-9. As for Nogales, their record is now 8-13.
Azusa couldn't quite get it done against Nogales when the teams last played back in March as they fell 4-1. Can the Aztecs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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