Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Marana). They blew past Gilbert 18-3 on Friday. Considering Marana has won nine matchups by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Emma Winter looked comfortable as she tossed four innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Bella Corona was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. That's the most hits she has posted over her last 15 contests. The team also got some help courtesy of Bella Sayre, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Marana always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .618. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gilbert only posted an OBP of .333.
Tigers
| 03/13/26 vs Gilbert | 18-3 |
| 03/12/26 vs Canyon del Oro | 2-1 |
| 03/12/26 vs Casteel | 3-1 |
| 03/10/26 @ Vista Grande | 12-1 |
| 03/06/26 vs Cienega | 9-8 |
| + 10 more games |
The victory keeps Marana at an undefeated 15-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average this season. As for Gilbert, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-6.
Marana and Gilbert will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time the Tigers see the field they'll take on Sabino at 4:00 p.m. on the 24th. As for Gilbert, their break will end when they face Desert Ridge at 3:45 p.m. on the 24th.
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