Recap: Mohave Thunderbirds vs. Flagstaff Eagles
Mohave was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Flagstaff Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Mohave of the 11-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Friday.
Gabe Torquato made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
On Flagstaff's side, Connor Smith looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, Luke Hewes was a standout: he scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jake Carpenter, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Mohave's loss dropped their record down to 2-14. As for Flagstaff, they pushed their record up to 11-4 with that win, which was their eighth straight on the road.
Mohave will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Prescott at 3:45 p.m. Prescott is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season. As for Flagstaff, they will head out on the road to face off against Mingus at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Flagstaff is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
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