Glendale's game on Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Copper Canyon Aztecs as they made off with a 23-13 win. The victory continues a trend for the Cardinals in their matchups with the Aztecs: they've now won three in a row.
Janessa Gabaldon Lucero
| 04/22/25 @ Copper Canyon | 10 |
| 04/21/25 vs Mohave | 1 |
| 04/17/25 vs Independence | 7 |
| 04/15/25 @ Independence | 4 |
| 04/11/25 @ Carl Hayden Community | 4 |
| + 18 more games |
Janessa Gabaldon Lucero made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and 11 unearned) runs off ten hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March of 2024. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her six plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
In other batting news, Reeanah Sesma was a standout: she got on base in five of her six plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and one triple. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. Lesly Gonzalez Nava was another key player, getting on base in five of her six plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and one triple.
Glendale always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .585. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Copper Canyon only posted an OBP of .357.
Glendale's win bumped their record up to 8-10. As for Copper Canyon, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-13.
Glendale will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Aztecs: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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