Baboquivari was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. Their tough 15-5 loss to the Ray Bearcats might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Baboquivari of the 21-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Ray's part, Madison Kenney made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Kenney has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Kenney was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Cambria Garcia and Malena Goad did most of the damage at the plate: Garcia went 3-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run, while Goad went 3-for-4 with three runs and four RBI. Julianna Granillo was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Baboquivari's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Ray, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-16.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Baboquivari will face off against San Manuel at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Ray, they will head out on the road to take on Desert Christian at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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