Baseball Game Preview: Poston Butte Broncos vs. ALA - Gilbert North Eagles

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Previous 4 Games

04/09/24 - Home	13-3 W
04/05/24 - Away	7-2 W
04/11/23 - Away	5-2 W
04/07/23 - Home	12-3 W

Poston Butte is a perfect 4-0 against ALA - Gilbert North since April of 2023 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. Poston Butte will square off against ALA - Gilbert North at 3:45 p.m. Poston Butte has given up an average of 6.8 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Poston Butte will head out to face ALA - Gilbert North after giving up their first home loss of the season on Saturday. Poston Butte lost 13-3 to Bradshaw Mountain.

Poston Butte saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Isael Aguilera, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Another was Cordd Baker, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases.

Meanwhile, ALA - Gilbert North came into Saturday's game having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-0 victory over Ironwood Ridge on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted since April 22, 2024.

The result came thanks to Bryson Landon's shutout, as he gave up just a hit. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because ALA - Gilbert North is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 4-7 otherwise.

ALA - Gilbert North's victory bumped their record up to 6-8. As for Poston Butte, their loss dropped their record down to 5-8.

Poston Butte took their win against ALA - Gilbert North in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 13-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for Poston Butte since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.