Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Pima). Everything went their way against the Gilbert Classical Academy Spartans on Wednesday as they made off with a 27-2 win. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Roughriders with their most commanding win of the season.
Lilianna Apodaca made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, three RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bivianna Vega, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with six stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs. Josie McEuen was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles.
Roughriders
| 04/09/25 vs Gilbert Classical Academy | 18 |
| 04/03/25 vs Leading Edge Academy - GEC | 8 |
| 03/28/25 vs Chandler Prep | 8 |
| 03/25/25 @ Willcox | 5 |
| 03/21/25 vs San Carlos | 15 |
| + 17 more games |
Pima kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in March of 2024.
The victory made it two in a row for Pima and bumps their season record up to 4-6. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 22.0 runs over those games. As for Gilbert Classical Academy, they dropped their record down to 0-8 with the loss, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Pima has already played their next match, a 24-12 victory against Fort Thomas on the 10th. As for Gilbert Classical Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 1-0 win against Trivium Prep on the 14th.
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