Kofa is 0-10 against Gila Ridge since February of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Kofa Kings will look to defend their home field against the Gila Ridge Hawks at 6:30 p.m. Kofa's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Gila Ridge's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Kofa ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Cibola 6-5. The victory was just what Kofa needed coming off of a 14-1 defeat in their prior game.
Kofa's win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Ozzie Ortiz, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
Meanwhile, Gila Ridge came up short against San Luis on Thursday and fell 5-1. Gila Ridge has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Ryder Schultz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Gila Ridge saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Luke Foppe, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Kofa is on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 15 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-7 record this season. As for Gila Ridge, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-16.
Kofa might still be hurting after the 7-0 defeat they got from Gila Ridge when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will Kofa have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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