Lee Williams has not done well against Mohave recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Lee Williams Volunteers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-8 win over the Mohave Thunderbirds. That's two games straight that Lee Williams has won by just one run.
The team relied heavily on Gaje Coffman, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Marisela Abrego, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Mohave's side, Rilynn Bragg was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over seven innings pitched. Bragg was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Kaydence Farnham made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3. Gisell Bojorquez was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Mohave hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lee Williams struck out seven times.
Lee Williams' victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-12-1. As for Mohave, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-18 record this season.
Lee Williams will head out on the road to face off against Mingus at 1:00 p.m. on Monday. Mohave does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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