The Duncan Wildkats will venture away from home to challenge the Valley Union Blue Devils at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Duncan is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.8 runs per game this season.
Duncan will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Thursday, then bounced right back against San Simon on Monday. The Wildkats blew past the Longhorns 16-10. The Wildkats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by six runs or more this season.
Ethan Hernandez
| 03/04/26 @ San Carlos | 4 |
| 02/25/26 vs Baboquivari | 4 |
| 04/01/26 vs Valley Union | 3 |
| 03/04/26 @ San Carlos | 3 |
| 04/13/26 vs San Simon | 2 |
| + 5 more games |
Ethan Hernandez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in eight consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Duncan is undefeated when Hernandez posts two or more runs, but 2-4 otherwise.
Duncan always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .564. They are a perfect 9-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, Valley Union was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 8-4 to Patagonia.
Valley Union saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Angel Caperon, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.
Duncan's record is now 10-4. As for Valley Union, their loss dropped their record down to 4-8-1.
Valley Union's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Duncan hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .447. It's a different story for Valley Union, though, as they've only averaged .217. Will they be able to contain Duncan's hitters?
Duncan got the 'W' in their previous meeting two weeks ago against Valley Union by a conclusive 15-5 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Wildkats since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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