Baseball Preview: Williams Vikings vs. Ash Fork/Seligman Spartans
The Williams Vikings will be playing at home against the Ash Fork/Seligman Spartans at 1:00 p.m. in Tuesday's first game. Williams will be looking to extend their current ten-game winning streak.
Last Saturday, Williams had just enough and edged Hayden out 5-4. That's two games straight that Williams has won by just one run.
The team relied heavily on Tyler Jensen, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was JP Echeverria, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Ash Fork/Seligman fell victim to a tough 20-4 loss at the hands of Superior on Saturday. Ash Fork/Seligman has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Jesus Ayala was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-1 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run.
Williams' victory was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-4-1. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.2 runs per game. As for Ash Fork/Seligman, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-4.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Williams has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .496. However, it's not like Ash Fork/Seligman struggles in that department as they've averaged .563. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Williams' way against Ash Fork/Seligman when the teams last played back in April of 2023 as Williams made off with a 16-0 win. Will Williams repeat their success, or does Ash Fork/Seligman have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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