Santa Cruz Valley has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging four runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Monday. They lost 11-5 to the Willcox Cowboys. The Dust Devils were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cowboys apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
Mikayla Leos led a balanced group of hitters, going 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple marked the first that she hit this season. Another player making a difference was Tatiyana Reyes, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
This is the second loss in a row for Santa Cruz Valley and nudges their season record down to 9-5. As for Willcox, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 11-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Santa Cruz Valley will take on St. Augustine Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Willcox, they will be playing at home against Benson at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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