
Cougars
04/02/25 @ Tuba City | 30 |
03/04/25 @ Thatcher | 30 |
04/04/25 vs Florence | 22 |
04/08/25 vs Alchesay | 20 |
03/10/25 vs Chino Valley | 20 |
Show Low came out on top against Alchesay on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive 12-run first inning. The Cougars put the hurt on the Falcons with a sharp 14-2 victory. Considering the Cougars have won 17 matches by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Rylee Wyatt was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Tatum Townsend and Addisyn Clark did most of the damage at the plate: Townsend got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs, while Clark went 1-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. That's the most stolen bases Townsend has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Ari Rivera, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Show Low hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in four consecutive games.
Show Low has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-6 record this season. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 14.2 runs. As for Alchesay, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-16 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Show Low will welcome Holbrook at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cougars are facing the Roadrunners at the right time seeing as the Roadrunners are stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Alchesay, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Snowflake at 6:00 p.m. The Falcons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lobos have averaged an impressive 9.5 runs per game this season.
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