Cactus was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their tenth straight loss. They fell just short of the Agua Fria Owls by a score of 10-9. Cactus was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Agua Fria apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Anthony Navarro was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Navarro was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Navarro wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jordan Marrufo, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Angel Garcia, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
On Agua Fria's side, Ruben Guardado was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Aldo Ohlmaier, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Cactus' loss dropped their record down to 4-15-1. As for Agua Fria, their win ended a 15-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-15.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cactus will take on Shadow Mountain at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Shadow Mountain is coming into the matchup with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Cactus will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Agua Fria, they will be playing at home against Cactus at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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