ALA - Ironwood extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 4-16 in the process. They fell 11-8 to the Benjamin Franklin Chargers. Warriors fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Chargers since on Wednesday.
Gio Martinez
| 03/25/25 vs San Tan Foothills | 3 |
| 04/23/25 vs Benjamin Franklin | 2 |
| 04/15/25 @ San Tan Foothills | 2 |
| 03/06/25 vs Thatcher | 2 |
| 04/17/25 @ Bourgade Catholic | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Dominic Cervantes and Gio Martinez did some serious damage despite the final result: Cervantes got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and three RBI, while Martinez went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. Martinez has become a key player for ALA - Ironwood: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 1-15 otherwise.
As for Benjamin Franklin, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 12-9-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.3 runs over those games.
On Benjamin Franklin's side, Jacob Moran was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those three hits gave Moran a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Paolo Baca, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. ALA - Ironwood will head out to square off against Gilbert Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Knights have averaged an impressive 9.3 runs per game this season. As for Benjamin Franklin, they are taking a road trip to take on Chandler Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Titans will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something the Chargers surely won't give up without a fight.
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