For the second straight game, Desert Sunrise will face off against Cortez. The Golden Hawks will host the Colts at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Desert Sunrise will aim to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
Desert Sunrise is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victors by a 13-2 margin over Cortez on Tuesday. With that win, the Golden Hawks brought their scoring average up to 6.5 runs per game.
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Leander Vale made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits (and not a single walk). He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Desert Sunrise is 3-1-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 1-4 otherwise. Vale was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one triple and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jacoby Garcia, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Alejandro Porras was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Cortez is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-12-1. As for Desert Sunrise, their victory bumped their record up to 4-5-1.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Desert Sunrise has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .439. However, it's not like Cortez struggles in that department as they've averaged .438. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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