Gila Ridge came into Thursday's match having lost nine straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 win over the North Canyon Rattlers on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Hawks have posted since April 15, 2024.
Jacobo Hernandez
| 04/03/25 @ North Canyon | 5 |
| 03/29/25 vs Skyline | 4 |
| 02/26/25 vs Lake Havasu | 4 |
| 03/19/25 vs Kofa | 3 |
| 02/24/24 vs Calexico | 1 |
Jacobo Hernandez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off ten hits. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in strikeouts (five). He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one triple and one double. That double was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Luke Foppe was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. He has become a key player for Gila Ridge: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 0-9 otherwise.
Gila Ridge's win bumped their record up to 2-10. As for North Canyon, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
Gila Ridge wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 7-3 loss against Cesar Chavez on the 4th. As for North Canyon, they have also already played their next matchup, a 5-0 defeat against ALA - West Foothills on the 4th.
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