Casa Grande extended their losing streak to seven on Friday, dropping them down to 5-12. They came up short against the Ironwood Ridge Nighthawks, falling 26-3. The Cougars lost against the Nighthawks in their previous head to head back in April of 2025, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 2-0 score last time.
Calaeus Perales made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Cole Rice was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
As for Ironwood Ridge, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-5-1 record this season. Considering they have won eight games by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
On Ironwood Ridge's side, they got a great performance from Michael Bolling as he pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Bolling has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Michael Chop, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and five RBI. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Angel Figueroa, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, four runs, and two doubles.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Casa Grande will venture away from home to square off against Mountain View at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Cougars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mountain Lions have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Ironwood Ridge, they are taking a road trip to face off against Sabino at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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