The Morenci Wildcats will challenge the Pima Roughriders at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Morenci will be strutting in after a victory while Pima will be coming in after a defeat.
Having struggled with six losses in a row, Morenci turned things around against Phoenix Country Day on Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Eagles, sneaking past 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wildcats have posted since April 5, 2025.
Arick Martinez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on four hits.
On the hitting side, Morenci saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jaymz Guzzo, who went 1-for-4 with one run and one RBI. That RBI was Guzzo's first of the season.
Meanwhile, Pima was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They came up short against Phoenix Christian, falling 16-0.
Pima's loss dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Morenci, their victory bumped their record up to 2-13.
Morenci might still be hurting after the 16-4 defeat they got from Pima when the teams last played back in March. Will the Wildcats 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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