Rincon/University had lost six straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 4-19 to make it seven. They lost 16-0 to the Sunnyside Blue Devils. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Blue Devils this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-0 last Tuesday.
As for Sunnyside, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-8 record this season. The result was nothing new for Sunnyside, who have now won seven games by seven runs or more so far this season.
For Sunnyside's part, EMRICK THOMPSON was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. The dominant performance also gave THOMPSON a new career-high in strikeouts (three). He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-5 with one triple and one run.
In other batting news, JORDAN MAYBOCA and JORGE RUIZ did most of the damage at the plate: MAYBOCA got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one home run, five RBI, and two runs, while RUIZ went a perfect 5-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those five hits gave RUIZ a new career-high. MICHEL MUNIZ was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rincon/University will venture away from home to face off against Canyon del Oro at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Dorados will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Rangers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Sunnyside, they will head out to square off against Rio Rico at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Blue Devils' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hawks have averaged an impressive 6.6 runs per game this season.
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