For the second straight game, Copper Canyon will face off against Glendale. The Aztecs will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Cardinals at 3:45 p.m. Copper Canyon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
Copper Canyon had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 16-run drubbing they dealt Glendale on Tuesday. The Aztecs were the clear victors by a 22-6 margin over the Cardinals. The Aztecs haven't had any issues with the Cardinals recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Max Torres Felix was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Torres Felix was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with two RBI and one run. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Copper Canyon got a massive performance out of Ulysses Encinas, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most runs Encinas has posted since back in March of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Nicholas Encinas, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Copper Canyon was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .457. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Glendale only posted a batting average of .280.
Copper Canyon's win bumped their record up to 11-6-1. As for Glendale, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-9.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Copper Canyon has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Glendale struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.1 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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