The Nogales Nobles will face off against the Morningside Monarchs at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Nogales' last matchup with Azusa could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Thursday. The Nobles came up short against the Aztecs, falling 10-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Nobles have suffered since February 22, 2024.
Josh Chavez was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaac Guzman, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, Morningside was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 18th straight loss. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 10-0 to Lennox Academy, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
Morningside's defeat dropped their record down to 2-19. As for Nogales, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-15 record this season.
Everything went Nogales' way against Morningside when the teams last played back in April of 2024, as Nogales made off with a 10-0 win. Will the Nobles repeat their success, or do the Monarchs have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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