Ironwood Ridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cienega Bobcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Ironwood Ridge of the 7-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
For Cienega's part, Joey Staiger spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up eight Ks. Staiger has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Anthony Montez was excellent, going 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Lute Chavez, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Ironwood Ridge's defeat dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Cienega, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ironwood Ridge will take on Desert View at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Desert View is coming into the match with six straight losses on the road, meaning Ironwood Ridge will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Cienega, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Tucson High Magnet School at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Tucson High Magnet School is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
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