While Salpointe Catholic's win against Rio Rico wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Lancers had just enough and edged out the Hawks 9-7. The victory continues a trend for the Lancers in their matchups with the Hawks: they've now won four in a row.
Adan Koch Rodriguez looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Paul Saffer, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one triple. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had over his last 11 games. Aciel Guillen was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Salpointe Catholic kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in five consecutive matchups.
Lancers
| 04/23/25 vs Rio Rico | 9-7 |
| 04/12/25 vs Notre Dame Prep | 14-8 |
| 04/11/25 vs Sahuarita | 12-0 |
| 04/09/25 vs Sahuaro | 12-2 |
| 04/04/25 vs Canyon del Oro | 10-0 |
| + 3 more games |
Salpointe Catholic pushed their record up to 20-3-1 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.5 runs over those games. As for Rio Rico, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 12-14.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Salpointe Catholic will venture away from home to face off against Nogales at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Rio Rico, they will challenge Mica Mountain at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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