Rincon/University was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 18th straight defeat. They fell just short of the North Mustangs by a score of 6-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Rincon/University of the 15-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
For North's part, Joey Morales was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Morales was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Morales wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Amado Rodriquez, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and a double.
Rincon/University's defeat dropped their record down to 3-19. As for North, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-15.
Rincon/University will take on Tucson High Magnet School at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Tucson High Magnet School is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season. As for North, they will head out on the road to square off against Browne at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Browne is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
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