Ironwood Ridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 14-1 walloping at the hands of the Catalina Foothills Falcons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Ironwood Ridge of the 11-8 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Catalina Foothills' part, Rice Hughes tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Alden Foster, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Jared Flores was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
Ironwood Ridge's defeat dropped their record down to 7-14. As for Catalina Foothills, their win bumped their record up to 13-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ironwood Ridge's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Cholla at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Catalina Foothills will take on Desert View at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Desert View is coming into the match with eight straight losses on the road, meaning Catalina Foothills will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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