Maricopa lost against Tolleson last Thursday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Maricopa Rams took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tolleson Wolverines. That's two games in a row now that Maricopa has lost by exactly five runs.
Gabriel Parrish and Cody Gallardo did some serious damage despite the final result: Parrish went 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI, while Gallardo went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
On Tolleson's side, DILAN MOLINA was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. MOLINA has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. MOLINA was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two doubles and two RBI.
In other batting news, ALFONSO TRUJILLO was excellent, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. Roger Hunt was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a home run.
Maricopa has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-9 record this season. As for Tolleson, their win bumped their record up to 13-15-1.
Maricopa will head out on the road to take on Westwood at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Maricopa is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Tolleson, they will be playing at home against West Point at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Tolleson is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
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