The Walden Grove Red Wolves will head out on the road to challenge the Mica Mountain Thunderbolts at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Walden Grove is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Walden Grove has not done well against Rio Rico recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. Walden Grove blew past Rio Rico 11-1. The high-scoring effort was just what Walden Grove needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
The team relied heavily on Isabel Higuera, who went 3-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base. Patricia Mejia was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Mica Mountain sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 win over Sahuarita on Monday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Mica Mountain.
Acelynn-rose Heston spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Mia Garcia was incredible, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Shaylee Fuell, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Walden Grove is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season. As for Mica Mountain, their record is now 11-6.
Wednesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Walden Grove hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .369. However, it's not like Mica Mountain struggles in that department as they've averaged .332. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Walden Grove was able to grind out a solid victory over Mica Mountain when the teams last played back in April of 2023, winning 8-3. Will Walden Grove repeat their success, or does Mica Mountain have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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