North has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Maryvale Panthers at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Thursday, North fell victim to a tough 15-6 loss at the hands of Carl Hayden Community.
Isreal Hernandez stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he went 3-for-4 with four RBI, a run, and a double. Another player making a difference was Junior Rodriquez, who scored three runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Maryvale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They suffered a rough 17-1 loss at the hands of Valley Vista.
North has not been sharp recently as the team has lost eight of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-10 record this season. As for Maryvale, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-10.
North took their victory against Maryvale when the teams last played back in March of 2023 by a conclusive 14-4. Will North repeat their success, or does Maryvale have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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