Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Maricopa). Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Copper Canyon Aztecs a 19-0 shutout on Friday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Rams needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
Madelyn Hunt
| 03/14/25 vs Copper Canyon | 4 |
| 03/14/24 vs Cortez | 3 |
| 03/01/25 vs Desert Edge | 2 |
| 03/18/24 vs Skyline | 2 |
| 02/26/24 @ Camelback | 2 |
Maricopa got a massive performance out of Madelyn Hunt, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and four RBI. Those four RBI gave Hunt a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Hailee Klutz - Phillips, who scored four runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Maricopa was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .458. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Maricopa's win bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Copper Canyon, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Maricopa didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 13-13 draw against Westwood on the 14th. As for Copper Canyon, they will challenge Westview at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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