St. Johns is 1-6 against Morenci since February of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The St. Johns Redskins will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on the Morenci Wildcats at 2:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
St. Johns' last matchup with Joseph City could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Saturday. St. Johns came up short against Joseph City, falling 11-3. The contest marked the Redskins' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Kaylee Pulsipher made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one home run. Another player making a difference was Bellamia Nelson, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one RBI.
Meanwhile, after some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three matches, Morenci finally came back down to earth on Friday. They lost 10-0 to Willcox. The Wildcats' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Morenci saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cameryn Woodall, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base. Woodall is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played.
Having lost for the first time this season, St. Johns fell to 6-1. As for Morenci, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-2.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. St. Johns has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .530. However, it's not like Morenci struggles in that department as they've averaged .507. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
St. Johns couldn't quite finish off Morenci in their previous matchup back in March of 2024 and fell 11-9. Will St. Johns have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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