Sahuaro's game on Thursday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Flowing Wells Caballeros out 3-2. That's more bragging rights for Sahuaro, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Cruz Leyva was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Leyva was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Leyva wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ethan Bess, who went 1-for-2 with an RBI.
On Flowing Wells' side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tommy Padilla, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases. Another player making a difference was Jesus Mendivil, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run.
Sahuaro's win bumped their record up to 7-8-1. As for Flowing Wells, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-10-1.
Sahuaro didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 10-9 victory vs. Tucson High Magnet School on the 22nd. Flowing Wells has also already played their next game, a 13-3 defeat against Catalina Foothills on the 22nd.
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