The Duncan Wildkats will take on the Willcox Cowboys at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Duncan has given up an average of 7.4 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Duncan had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Miami put an end to it on Thursday. The Wildkats came up short against the Vandals, falling 13-1. It was the first time this season that the Wildkats let down their fans at home.
Pablo Ruiz
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Duncan saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Pablo Ruiz, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. Ruiz has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 17 runs the game before, Willcox was a bit more limited in their matchup on Tuesday. They fell 5-2 to Empire. The loss continues a trend for the Cowboys in their meetings with the Ravens: they've now lost five in a row.
Bryan Cuevas was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one triple and two RBI. Kaleb Cooke was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run.
Duncan's defeat dropped their record down to 8-2. As for Willcox, their loss dropped their record down to 11-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Duncan has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 10.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Willcox struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 6.8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Duncan might still be hurting after the 10-2 defeat they got from Willcox in their previous meeting back in April of 2025. Will the Wildkats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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