For the second straight game, Nogales will face off against Desert View. The Apaches will be playing at home against the Jaguars at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Nogales managed to slip by Desert View the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Apaches came up short against the Jaguars on Monday, falling 13-4.
For Desert View's part, Armando Gutierrez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Orlando Pinedo, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jorge Zazueta, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Desert View kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in six consecutive games.
Desert View pushed their record up to 14-4 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games. As for Nogales, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-7-1 record this season.
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