Baseball Preview: Show Low Cougars vs. Snowflake Lobos
The Show Low Cougars will head out on the road to square off against the Snowflake Lobos at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Show Low is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
Show Low pushed their score all the way to 12 on Tuesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. Their tough 20-12 loss to Holbrook might stick with them for a while.
Tyson Threadgill and Nash Brewer stepped up to the plate in a big way. Threadgill scored two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Brewer went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Preston Power, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Snowflake stacked an eighth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Payson a 15-0 shutout. The victory was just what Snowflake needed coming off of a 15-5 defeat in their prior match.
Jhett Yellowhair was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyler Matthews, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Show Low has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-10 record this season. As for Snowflake, they pushed their record up to 12-6 with that win, which was their third straight on the road.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Show Low has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .440. However, it's not like Snowflake struggles in that department as they've averaged .442. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Show Low suffered a grim 9-2 defeat to Snowflake when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Can Show Low avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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