Marcos de Niza not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since March 19th (when they won 22-0). They put the hurt on the Camelback Spartans with a sharp 21-3 victory. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Padres' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Elijah Abril spent all four innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks.
Jackson Matherson
| 04/11/25 @ Camelback | 3 |
| 04/08/25 @ Cactus Shadows | 1 |
| 04/07/25 @ Coconino | 2 |
| 04/02/25 @ Mesquite | 1 |
| 03/29/25 @ Thunderbird | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
At the plate, Jackson Matherson and Julien Arroyo did most of the damage at the plate: Matherson went 3-for-4 with two triples, five RBI, and two runs, while Arroyo went 3-for-2 with one home run, three runs, and two doubles. That's the most hits Matherson has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Gilbert Fuerte, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Marcos de Niza kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. They are 4-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Marcos de Niza's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-13. As for Camelback, they are on a 24-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-17.
Marcos de Niza didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 6-3 victory against Goldwater on the 14th. As for Camelback, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, a 12-2 win against South Mountain on the 14th.
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