The Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions will take on the Maricopa Rams at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pusch Ridge Christian Academy has given up an average of 6.7 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy came into their game on Wednesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 12-1 to Walden Grove. The Lions have struggled against the Red Wolves recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addy Johnston, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Maricopa, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Wednesday. They had just enough and edged out Pueblo 13-12 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Rams have posted since April 4, 2024.
Hailee Klutz - Phillips was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5. She also hit a triple, marking her first of the season. Darian Sophia Flores was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Maricopa kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 5-1-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Maricopa now has a winning record of 7-6-1. As for Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-6.
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