For the second straight game, Agua Fria will face off against Estrella Foothills. The Owls will be playing in front of their home fans against the Wolves at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Agua Fria has given up an average of 11.4 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Agua Fria came up short against Estrella Foothills on Tuesday, falling 19-9. The defeat continues a trend for the Owls in their meetings with the Wolves: they've now lost six in a row.
For Estrella Foothills' part, Hunter Harris looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Harris is becoming a predictor of the Wolves' success: when he allows at most one hit the team is 5-2 (and 5-8 when he doesn't).
On the hitting side, Josh Vargas was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayson Ross, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4.
Estrella Foothills kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 21 hits. They are 6-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Estrella Foothills pushed their record up to 10-10 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Agua Fria, their loss dropped their record down to 6-12.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Agua Fria hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .323. However, it's not like Estrella Foothills struggles in that department as they've averaged .348. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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