Marcos de Niza is 0-10 against Arcadia since April of 2015 but things could change on Monday. The Padres will host the Titans at 3:45 p.m. Marcos de Niza has given up an average of 7.1 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Marcos de Niza is headed into Monday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Thursday. They lost 24-3 to Saguaro.
Marcos de Niza saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sophia Franco, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last match, Arcadia made sure to put some runs up on the board against Mesquite on Thursday. The Titans walked away with an 11-7 victory over the Wildcats. The Titans haven't had any issues with the Wildcats recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
The team relied heavily on Sydney Kelley, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Mia Nassos, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one double.
Arcadia hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are a perfect 8-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Arcadia's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-8-1. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.7 runs over those games. As for Marcos de Niza, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-5.
Monday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Marcos de Niza hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .372. However, it's not like Arcadia struggles in that department as they've averaged .340. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Marcos de Niza suffered a grim 12-1 defeat to Arcadia in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Padres avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
