After only one run in their last match, Superior made sure to put some runs up on the board against Ray on Friday. The Panthers came out on top against the Bearcats by a score of 10-6. While the Panthers didn't have the best season last year (they finished 11-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Joel Romero was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He is becoming a predictor of Superior's success: when he allows at most two hits the team is undefeated (and 3-4 when he doesn't). Romero was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024.
Nicholas Rabago
| 03/28/25 @ Ray | 3 |
| 03/10/25 @ Duncan | 3 |
| 02/26/25 vs San Tan Foothills | 3 |
| 02/28/25 vs Morenci | 1 |
In other batting news, Nicholas Rabago was incredible, scoring three runs while going 4-for-5. He has become a key player for Superior: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 3-4 otherwise. Andrew Blair also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Superior always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .548. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Superior's record is now 6-4. As for Ray, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-10.
Superior has already played their next contest, a 3-1 defeat against Hayden on the 1st. As for Ray, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 7-7 draw against Desert Heights Prep on the 31st.
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