Maricopa is 0-6 against Casa Grande since April of 2016 but things could change on Tuesday. The Rams will be playing in front of their home fans against the Cougars at 6:00 p.m. Maricopa has given up an average of 9.5 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Catalina Foothills hit Maricopa with a ten-run first inning on Saturday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Rams came up short against the Falcons, falling 13-1. The matchup marked the Rams' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Meanwhile, Casa Grande can bid farewell to their 12-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Flowing Wells a 4-0 shutout.
Flowing Wells' batters probably weren't too happy with Calaeus Perales, who pitched a no hitter (he gave up four walks). Perales also allowed no hits, which is notable because Casa Grande is 2-1 when he allows at most one hit, but 4-16 otherwise.
At the plate, Cole Rice was incredible, going 1-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March. Rogan Hansen was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases.
Casa Grande's victory bumped their record up to 6-17. As for Maricopa, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-16.
Maricopa suffered a grim 15-7 defeat to Casa Grande in their previous meeting back in April of 2025. Can the Rams avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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