Sahuaro was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 6-1 to the Canyon del Oro Dorados. Sahuaro was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Canyon del Oro apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Sahuaro saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Evan Krause, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Canyon del Oro's side, Grant Young spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered one run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up seven Ks. Young has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Ernie Alvarez was excellent, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
Sahuaro's loss dropped their record down to 9-11-1. As for Canyon del Oro, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 12 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season.
Sahuaro will head out on the road to challenge Pusch Ridge Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pusch Ridge Christian Academy will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Sahuaro surely won't give up without a fight. As for Canyon del Oro, they will be playing at home against Sunnyside at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Canyon del Oro is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
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