For the second straight game, Copper Canyon will face off against Independence. Copper Canyon will head out on the road to take on Independence at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Copper Canyon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
If Copper Canyon beats Independence with 15 runs on Thursday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two contests with that exact score. Copper Canyon didn't even let Independence on the board on Tuesday, marking Copper Canyon's second-straight 15-0 shutout. The win continues a trend for the Aztecs in their matchups with the Patriots: they've now won three in a row.
Max Torres Felix
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Max Torres Felix made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Copper Canyon is 3-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 1-2-1 otherwise. Torres Felix was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in doubles (two).
In other batting news, Ulysses Encinas was a standout: he scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times he's played. Jesus Vega also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Copper Canyon was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .471. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Independence only posted a batting average of .154.
Independence dropped their record down to 1-4-1 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Copper Canyon, they now have a winning record of 4-3-1.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Copper Canyon has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .522. However, it's not like Independence struggles in that department as they've averaged .526. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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