Marana extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 8-17 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Mountain View Mountain Lions. Tigers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Mountain Lions since on Saturday.

Connor Ellis
03/20/25 vs Rio Rico | 3 |
03/19/25 vs Frederick | 3 |
04/19/25 vs Mountain View | 2 |
04/11/25 vs Desert Ridge | 2 |
04/16/25 @ West Point | 1 |
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Connor Ellis was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Marana's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 5-16 when he doesn't). Preston Robbins was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two RBI.
As for Mountain View, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-17 record. The game was the first time they have beaten Marana on their field since April 13, 2018.
On Mountain View's side, Aundre Hill was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one run. Those two RBI gave Hill a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Benjamin Cleveland, who went 3-for-4 with one run and one double.
Marana didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 17-3 defeat against Cienega on the 23rd. As for Mountain View, they have also already played their next contest, a 10-2 loss against Vista Grande on the 22nd.
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