If Morenci was riding high fresh off their 18-2 takedown of Fort Thomas last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Wildcats lost 22-3 to the Horizon Honors Eagles on Friday. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-4 back in February.
Malina Martinez was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Mayeli Salazar, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Morenci has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-10 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.4 runs over those games. As for Horizon Honors, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-1.
Looking ahead, Morenci will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Santa Rita at 4:00 p.m. The Wildcats are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Horizon Honors, they will head out on the road to face off against ALA - Anthem South at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday.
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