Nogales is on a 19-game streak of home losses (dating back to last season), Catalina Foothills a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Nogales Apaches will take on the Catalina Foothills Falcons at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Friday, Nogales fell victim to a tough 17-3 defeat at the hands of Buena. That's two games in a row now that Nogales has lost by exactly 14 runs.
Nogales saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brianna Lira, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Catalina Foothills didn't have quite enough to beat Salpointe Catholic on Saturday and fell 3-1. That's two games in a row now that Catalina Foothills has lost by exactly two runs.
Madison Hairgrove spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Nogales' loss dropped their record down to 2-20. As for Catalina Foothills, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-11.
Nogales might still be hurting after the 17-0 loss they got from Catalina Foothills in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Nogales have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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