After four games on the road, Mohave is heading back home. They will take on the Yuma Criminals at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Mohave was handed a 14-point loss in their previous outing, but they didn't let that bad energy affect their game against Cortez on Wednesday. Mohave came out on top in a nail-biter against Cortez and snuck past 3-1. The win was just what Mohave needed coming off of a 16-2 defeat in their prior match.
Deegan Perry was incredible, scoring a run and stealing four bases while going 1-for-2. Grant Collins was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Yuma entered their tilt with Greenway with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They came out on top against the Demons by a score of 7-4 on Tuesday.
Kevin Garcia made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Garcia has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Garcia was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Eli Lujan, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jaime Ruelas, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Mohave's victory ended an 18-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-18. As for Yuma, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-7-1 record this season.
Mohave came up short against Yuma in their previous meeting back in March of 2023, falling 5-0. Will Mohave have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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