Morenci is 10-0 against Pima since February of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Morenci Wildcats will play host again on Monday to welcome the Pima Roughriders, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Morenci is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.5 runs per game this season.
Morenci can now show off 12 landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 17-2 margin over Benson.
Cameryn Woodall was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and not a single walk). Woodall has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Woodall was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, Morenci got a massive performance out of Alizabeth Aguilar, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Jaliyah Hernandez, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Pima's offense. They suffered a rough 19-0 loss at the hands of Thatcher on Thursday. Pima just can't catch a break and has now endured three defeats in a row.
Morenci's victory bumped their record up to 18-5. As for Pima, their loss dropped their record down to 2-16.
Morenci took their win against Pima when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 25-3. Will Morenci repeat their success, or does Pima have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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