After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Hayden, Morenci was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They won by a run and slipped past the Phoenix Country Day Eagles 10-9. The win was some much needed relief for the Wildcats as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak.
Christopher Lopez and Christopher Carbrajal did most of the damage at the plate: Lopez scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances, while Carbrajal scored a run while going 3-for-5. What's more, Carbrajal posted three RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Anthony Roybal also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Morenci picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 8-12. As for Phoenix Country Day, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-6.
Looking ahead, Morenci will venture away from home to face off against Pima at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Wildcats are facing the Roughriders at the right time seeing as the Roughriders are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Phoenix Country Day, they will welcome Santa Cruz Valley at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The Dust Devils will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something the Eagles surely won't give up without a fight.
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