Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Copper Canyon). Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Central Bobcats a 15-0 shutout on Wednesday. The Aztecs have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Bobcats, too.
Ulysses Encinas
| 03/19/25 vs Central | 2 |
| 03/17/25 vs Westview | 1 |
| 03/10/25 vs Browne | 1 |
| 02/26/25 @ Odyssey Institute | 1 |
| 04/18/24 @ Glendale | 1 |
Max Torres Felix and Ulysses Encinas made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Torres Felix struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Encinas pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single earned run, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in March of 2024. At bat, Torres Felix went a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs, while Encinas scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. The dominant performance also gave Encinas a new career-high in RBI (two).
In other batting news, Anthony Acosta Livas and Nicholas Encinas did most of the damage at the plate: Acosta Livas scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Nicholas scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. That's the most stolen bases Encinas has posted since back in February of 2024. Joaquin Rico was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Copper Canyon always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .633. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Central only posted an OBP of .267.
The victory got Copper Canyon back to even at 3-3-1. As for Central, they dropped their record down to 0-4 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Coming up, Copper Canyon will welcome Independence at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Central, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 23-1 loss against La Joya Community on the 20th.
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