Sunnyside is 9-1 against Rincon/University since April of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Blue Devils will host the Rangers at 6:00 p.m. Rincon/University took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Sunnyside, who comes in off a win.
Sunnyside hadn't beaten Marana on the road since March 2, 2018 but that history sure didn't bother them on Thursday. The Blue Devils walked away with an 8-3 victory over the Tigers.
ARMANDO BEJARANO spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
PEDRO LOPEZ
| 04/03/25 @ Marana | 2 |
| 03/13/25 vs Tanque Verde | 2 |
| 03/07/25 vs Pueblo | 2 |
| 02/27/25 vs Del Valle | 2 |
| 04/01/25 vs Tucson High Magnet School | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
On the hitting side, Sunnyside let ALFREDO ENCINAS and PEDRO LOPEZ run wild. ENCINAS scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while LOPEZ scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. LOPEZ is becoming a predictor of Sunnyside's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 7-8 when he doesn't). SABINO GONZALEZ was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
They weren't the only one making solid contact: Sunnyside kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Marana only managed five hits.
Meanwhile, Rincon/University was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They came up short against Tucson High Magnet School, falling 11-0.
Sunnyside's win bumped their record up to 11-8. As for Rincon/University, their loss dropped their record down to 4-15.
Sunnyside took their victory against Rincon/University in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 12-0 score. Do the Blue Devils have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Rangers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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