Baseball Recap: Horizon Victorious

Horizon lost to Poston Butte back in March of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Wednesday. The Horizon Huskies sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 victory over the Poston Butte Broncos. While the Huskies didn't have the best season last year (they finished 13-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.

Cole Smith looked comfortable as he tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single earned run any time he's pitched this season.

At the plate, Kanon Faseler was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. Ethan Trahan also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.

Huskies

Previous 3 Games

03/12/25 vs Poston Butte	4-3
03/11/25 vs Skyline	3-0
03/10/25 vs Arcadia	7-2

Horizon hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most four strikeouts in four consecutive contests.

Horizon's record now sits at 6-3. As for Poston Butte, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.

Coming up, Horizon will take on Pinnacle in a tournament on Friday. As for Poston Butte, they will venture away from home to challenge Apache Junction at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Apache Junction is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.