Chargers
| 04/15/25 @ Payson | 16 |
| 03/01/25 vs Winslow | 14 |
| 03/21/25 @ San Tan Foothills | 12 |
| 03/31/25 vs ALA - Ironwood | 9 |
| 04/12/25 vs Mogollon | 8 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Benjamin Franklin). They blew past the Payson Longhorns 16-5 on Tuesday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 5-4 back in March.
Paolo Baca was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Benjamin Franklin is undefeated when Baca allows one or fewer earned runs, but 4-9-1 otherwise. Baca was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March.
In other pitching news, David Gonzalez looked comfortable as he pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Benjamin Franklin is 3-1-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 6-8 otherwise.
Back at the plate, Talan Speir and Matthew Economou did most of the damage at the plate: Speir went 2-for-5 with five RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Economou scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. Economou is becoming a predictor of Benjamin Franklin's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 2-9-1 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Joshua Pospisil, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Benjamin Franklin was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .433. They are 3-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
The victory got Benjamin Franklin back to even at 9-9-1. As for Payson, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 11 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-11 record this season.
Benjamin Franklin will be playing at home against Tonopah Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Chargers are facing the Phoenix at the right time seeing as the Phoenix are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Payson, they will head out to square off against Northwest Christian at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. The Crusaders' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Longhorns' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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