Casa Grande won the last time they faced Maricopa and things went their way on Thursday too. The Cougars were the clear victors by a 15-7 margin over the Rams. With that win, the Cougars brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.
Matt Villa
| 04/24/25 @ Maricopa | 2 |
| 04/15/25 @ Catalina Foothills | 2 |
| 03/19/25 vs Cienega | 2 |
| 03/17/25 @ Buckeye | 2 |
| 03/06/25 vs Sabino | 2 |
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Matt Villa was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Casa Grande's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 6-2 (and 7-10 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Rogan Hansen, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Casa Grande kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
The victory made it two in a row for Casa Grande and bumps their season record up to 13-12. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.5 runs over those games. As for Maricopa, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-16 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Casa Grande will challenge Canyon del Oro at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Dorados will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something the Cougars surely won't give up without a fight. As for Maricopa, they will take on Sahuarita at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Mustangs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Rams' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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