Azusa barely beat Nogales the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Aztecs blew past the Nobles 10-4 on Thursday. Winning may never get old, but the Aztecs sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Aidan Sanchez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Anthony Rojas was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Matt Huizar, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Aztecs
| 05/01/25 vs Nogales | 10-4 |
| 04/29/25 @ Nogales | 11-9 |
| 04/24/25 @ The Webb Schools | 8-5 |
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Azusa kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in 13 consecutive contests.
Azusa now has a winning record of 10-9. As for Nogales, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 8-15.
Coming up, Azusa will take on Baldwin Park at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Braves will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Aztecs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Nogales, they will square off against Morningside at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. The Nobles are facing the Monarchs at the right time seeing as the Monarchs are stuck on an 18-game losing streak.
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