Cortez was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Mohave Thunderbirds by a score of 3-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Cortez of the 13-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2021.
Cortez saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cesar Ruiz, who scored a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Cortez didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 15 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mohave only tossed eight.
On Mohave's side, the team relied heavily on Deegan Perry, who scored a run and stole four bases while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Grant Collins, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Cortez's defeat dropped their record down to 4-14. As for Mohave, their victory ended an 18-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-18.
Cortez will challenge Northland Prep Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Northland Prep Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Cortez surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mohave, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Yuma at 3:45 p.m. Mohave is out to stop a five-game streak of losses at home.
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