It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Glendale ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They skirted past the Buckeye Hawks 9-8. The victory was just what Glendale needed coming off of a 12-1 loss in their prior contest.
The team relied heavily on Leo Raygoza, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Matthew Najera, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances.
On Buckeye's side, Cristian Fierro-Higuera and Maddux Villegas were huge no matter where they played even without the win. Throwing, Fierro-Higuera tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Villegas pitched two innings while giving up no earned run or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Fierro-Higuera scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Villegas went 2-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Giovanni Molina, who went 2-for-4 with a home run. Mayco Morales Montano was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
Glendale's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-13. As for Buckeye, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost ten of their last 13 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-16 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Glendale will square off against Youngker at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Buckeye, they will head out on the road to challenge Estrella Foothills at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Estrella Foothills' pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so Buckeye's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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