The Skyline Coyotes will head out to square off against the Westwood Warriors at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Skyline is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
Having struggled with four losses in a row, Skyline turned things around against Gila Ridge on Saturday. They walked away with a 9-5 win over the Hawks.
Easton Leon looked comfortable as he tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single earned run in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Dru Moore and Zane Vander Linden did most of the damage at the plate: Moore scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4, while Vander Linden scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits Moore has posted since March 1st. Julian Otero was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Skyline kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Westwood entered their tilt with Mesa on Friday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victors by a 16-6 margin over the Jackrabbits. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won eight contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Skyline's record is now 10-6. As for Westwood, their record is now 12-6.
Skyline skirted past Westwood 4-3 when the teams last played on March 1st. Does Skyline have another victory up their sleeve, or will Westwood turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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