Sierra Vista has been on the road for six straight, but on Monday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Cimarron-Memorial Spartans at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Sierra Vista stacked a fourth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Tuesday. They never let Rancho onto the board and left with a 6-0 win.
Mark Hyde looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, Austin Webb was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Michael Alvarado was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Cimarron-Memorial scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They walked away with a 14-9 victory over Doral Academy Red Rock. The win was a breath of fresh air for Cimarron-Memorial as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Samuel Ponce made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Ponce has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Ponce was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Cheldon Isa and Kai Mares did most of the damage at the plate: Isa went 2-for-4 with five RBI and a double, while Mares went 3-for-6 with three runs, a triple, and a double. Another player making a difference was Jonathan Santacruz, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Sierra Vista's victory bumped their record up to 9-3. As for Cimarron-Memorial, their win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-7.
Sierra Vista's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's matchup. Sierra Vista has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Cimarron-Memorial, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 per game. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Sierra Vista continue to outrun the ball?
Sierra Vista suffered a grim 7-0 defeat to Cimarron-Memorial in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Will Sierra Vista have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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