Morenci's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the St. Johns Redskins as they made off with a 13-6 victory. The Wildcats not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since April 24, 2025 (when they won 11-2).
Arick Martinez made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up six earned runs off nine hits. Those eight strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs. He also got two hits, marking his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rhyler Wyatt, who went 2-for-5 with five RBI, one stolen base, and one run. MJ Aguilar was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
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| 03/17/26 - Home | 13-6 W |
| 03/17/25 - Away | 5-6 L |
| 03/07/25 - Home | 9-4 W |
| 04/09/24 - Home | 6-1 W |
| 03/22/24 - Away | 6-3 W |
| + 5 more games |
Morenci's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for St. Johns, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Coming up, Morenci will face off against Round Valley at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Elks have averaged an impressive 13.6 runs per game this season. As for St. Johns, they will welcome Snowflake at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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