Round Mountain hit Laughlin with a four-run seventh inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Cougars fell 12-7 to the Knights. The Cougars were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Knights earlier this season, when they won 11-7.
Ayden Whitton was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 4.1 innings while giving up four earned runs off only two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with five stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Zeus Sanchez
| 02/27/26 vs Wells | 5 |
| 03/24/26 vs GV Christian | 4 |
| 03/07/26 vs Ash Fork | 3 |
| 03/27/26 vs Round Mountain | 2 |
| 03/24/26 @ GV Christian | 2 |
| + 2 more games |
Whitton wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Zeus Sanchez, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Sanchez is becoming a predictor of Laughlin's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-1 (and 2-3 when he doesn't). Anthony Brookins was another, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases.
Laughlin's loss dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Round Mountain, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 7-7 record this season.
While Laughlin had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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