If Winslow was riding high off their 8-2 takedown of Payson last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Winslow Bulldogs fell victim to a rough 23-5 defeat at the hands of the Show Low Cougars on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Winslow of the 7-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on April 2nd.
Izaiah Romero made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-2 with two stolen bases and two RBI. Another player making a difference was David Romero, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
On Show Low's side, Preston Power made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Power was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tyson Threadgill, who fired off two home runs, seven RBI, and four runs while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Gabe Daly was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
Winslow has traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last 11 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-19 record this season. As for Show Low, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 15-11.
Winslow does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Show Low, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Crismon at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Show Low is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
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