Willcox can bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Morenci Wildcats with a sharp 11-2 win. That's more bragging rights for the Cowboys, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jahir Reyes made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Reyes was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with one home run, two runs, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Willcox's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 1-7-1 when he doesn't).
Asher Ward
| 03/27/25 @ Morenci | 3 |
| 03/14/25 vs San Miguel | 2 |
| 03/07/25 vs Desert Christian | 1 |
| 03/05/25 vs Patagonia | 1 |
| 02/28/25 vs Coolidge | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Asher Ward, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Anthony Morales, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one double.
Willcox kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive games.
Willcox picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 4-8-1. As for Morenci, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-9.
Willcox didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 10-0 loss against Empire on the 28th. As for Morenci, they have also already played their next contest, an 11-1 defeat against Bisbee on the 1st.
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