Rincon/University hasn't had much luck against Tucson High Magnet School recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Rangers will be playing at home against the Badgers at 3:45 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Rincon/University is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game on Tuesday. They fell 5-1 to Marana.
Rincon/University saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jarod Villareal, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Tucson High Magnet School was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of Sunnyside.
Tucson High Magnet School also got a good showing from Luis Rodriquez, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off six hits. Rodriquez has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Gabriel Morales and Gennaro Brito stepped up to the plate in a big way. Morales scored a run while going 1-for-4, while Brito scored a run while going 3-for-4. Uziel Castillo was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Rincon/University's loss dropped their record down to 4-14. As for Tucson High Magnet School, they now have a losing record of 8-9.
Rincon/University's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's contest. The Rangers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Tucson High Magnet School, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Rincon/University continue to outrun the ball?
Rincon/University suffered a grim 27-1 defeat to Tucson High Magnet School in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Rangers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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