Canutillo extended their losing streak to 15 on Saturday, dropping them down to 3-17. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Eastlake Falcons. The Eagles were not able to make up for their defeat to the Falcons from their previous meeting back in March of 2022.
Canutillo saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Izzy Salazar, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
As for Eastlake, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games.
On Eastlake's side, Ava Licerio spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up ten Ks. Licerio has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Canutillo will take on San Elizario at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Eastlake, they will challenge Parkland at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Falcons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Matadors have averaged an impressive 11.2 runs per game this season.
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