The Maricopa Rams will take on the Catalina Foothills Falcons at 6:15 p.m. on Monday. Maricopa is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
Maricopa took a six-run loss the last time they faced off against Mountain Pointe, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Rams had just enough and edged out the Pride 7-5. The win was some much needed relief for the Rams as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
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Athena Nelson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on 12 hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Alanee Calderon, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. What's more, she posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Hailee Klutz - Phillips, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Catalina Foothills fell victim to Mica Mountain and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They came up short against the Thunderbolts, falling 16-0.
The victory got Maricopa back to even at 9-9-1. As for Catalina Foothills, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-11.
Maricopa couldn't quite finish off Catalina Foothills in their previous matchup back in March of 2015 and fell 5-3. Can the Rams avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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