The Westview Knights are taking a road trip to take on the Agua Fria Owls at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Westview has given up an average of 13 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Westview came up short against Deer Valley on Thursday, falling 16-1. The Knights haven't had much luck with the Skyhawks recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Agua Fria, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Cactus on Thursday, sneaking past 6-5. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Owls as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Gabriel Ramirez made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sebastian Heredia, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Aldo Ohlmaier also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Agua Fria always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They are 2-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Agua Fria's record is now 2-9. As for Westview, they now have a losing record of 5-6.
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