The Cortez Colts will face off against the Desert Sunrise Golden Hawks at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Cortez has given up an average of 10.9 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Cortez lost 12-2 to Cactus on Friday. The Colts have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Cortez saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kriztian Visuet, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Desert Sunrise came into Wednesday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against Dysart by a score of 8-5 on Wednesday.
Ivan Zamoran was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4. Alejandro Porras was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
Cortez's defeat dropped their record down to 3-11-1. As for Desert Sunrise, their win was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 3-5-1.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cortez has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .455. However, it's not like Desert Sunrise struggles in that department as they've averaged .442. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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