Sunnyside is 8-2 against Marana since March of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Sunnyside Blue Devils will look to defend their home field against the Marana Tigers at 6:00 p.m. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Sunnyside: 3.3, Marana: 2.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Sunnyside scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They never let Cholla onto the board and left with a 20-0 win. The result was nothing new for Sunnyside, who have now won seven games by six runs or more so far this season.
Tatyana Vega and Anyssa Pacho made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Vega tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Pacho struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Vega has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Vega went 2-for-2 with two RBI and a double, while Pacho scored a run while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Amerika Lopez, who went 3-for-4 with six RBI, two doubles, and a run. Soliel Ponce was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Marana faced Tucson High Magnet School in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. Marana came out on top against Tucson High Magnet School by a score of 4-1.
Kaitlyn Hudson spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ella Joplin, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Eva Quezada, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Sunnyside is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season. As for Marana, their victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-4.
Sunnyside came out on top in a nail-biter against Marana in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, sneaking past 4-3. Will Sunnyside repeat their success, or does Marana have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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