Ajo is preparing for their first region matchup of the season on Thursday. They will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on the A+ Charter School Maricopa at 4:00 p.m. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Ajo is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Tohono O'Odham. Ajo was the clear victors by a 12-6 margin over Tohono O'Odham on Tuesday. The win was some much needed relief for the Red Raiders as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Malin Lewis and Gabriel Cooper did most of the damage at the plate: Lewis scored three runs while going 2-for-2, while Cooper scored two runs and stole Three bases. while going 1-for-2. Jasai Del Rosario was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Meanwhile, A+ Charter School never let their opponents score on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Heritage Academy as A+ Charter School made off with a 15-0 victory. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Maricopa as it put an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Martin Coronado was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Jose Coronado, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Ajo came out on top in a nail-biter against A+ Charter School when the teams last played back in April of 2024, sneaking past 9-8. Does Ajo have another victory up their sleeve, or will A+ Charter School turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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