Rams
| 03/20/25 vs Pueblo | 13 |
| 03/01/25 vs Mesa | 6 |
| 03/08/25 @ McClintock | 5 |
| 02/27/25 vs ALA - Gilbert North | 5 |
| 03/04/25 vs McClintock | 4 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Maricopa). They came out on top against the Pueblo Warriors by a score of 13-8 on Thursday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Rams needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
Travis Varela made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off five hits. Varela was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing Four bases. while going 1-for-4. He is becoming a predictor of Maricopa's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 1-6 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Connor Jackson, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. What's more, he posted three RBI, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Brady McMullen, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
The victory snapped Maricopa's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-7 record. As for Pueblo, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Maricopa will host Canyon del Oro at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Canyon del Oro will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last. As for Pueblo, they will head out on the road to square off against Desert View at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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