Aztecs
| 04/03/25 vs Sierra Linda | 20 |
| 04/01/25 @ Sierra Linda | 16 |
| 03/25/25 vs Independence | 15 |
| 03/19/25 vs Central | 15 |
| 02/27/25 vs Cactus | 10 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Copper Canyon). They put the hurt on the Sierra Linda Bulldogs with a sharp 20-1 victory on Thursday. The Aztecs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by eight runs or more this season.
Max Torres Felix was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. Torres Felix was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Copper Canyon got a massive performance out of Anthony Acosta Livas, who scored three runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3. Acosta Livas is becoming a predictor of the Aztecs' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 3-4-1 when he doesn't). Dariany Flores also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Copper Canyon hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in six consecutive contests.
Copper Canyon's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-4-1. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.7 runs over those games. As for Sierra Linda, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Copper Canyon will welcome Washington at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. The Rams have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.67 runs per game on average), something the Aztecs will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Sierra Linda, they will be playing at home against Glendale at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. The Cardinals have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.29 runs per game on average), something the Bulldogs will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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