After two games on the road, Cienega is heading back home. They will take on the Ironwood Ridge Nighthawks at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
In what's become a running theme this season, Cienega gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. They never let Sahuaro onto the board and left with an 18-0 win.
Cienega got a great performance from Kylie Bristol as she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over five innings pitched. Bristol has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Micaela Valenzuela was incredible, going 4-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Alli Mullen, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
Meanwhile, Ironwood Ridge was able to grind out a solid victory over Buena on Friday, taking the game 16-12. The win made it back-to-back victories for Ironwood Ridge.
Teah Valencia looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits.
At the plate, Joliee Romero was incredible, firing off two home runs, eight RBI, and a double while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Isabella Wolfe, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI.
Cienega has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 18-6 record this season. As for Ironwood Ridge, their win bumped their record up to 13-8.
Monday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cienega has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .493. However, it's not like Ironwood Ridge struggles in that department as they've averaged .442. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cienega skirted past Ironwood Ridge 6-5 in their previous meeting back in March. Will Cienega repeat their success, or does Ironwood Ridge have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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