South Mountain's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Tempe Buffaloes a 9-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for the Jaguars, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Vashon Betoney was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Betoney was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
Tristen Aho
| 04/27/26 @ Tempe | 3 |
| 04/17/26 vs Sierra Linda | 1 |
| 04/16/26 @ Camelback | 1 |
| 03/25/26 @ Cesar Chavez | 1 |
| 03/24/26 vs Valley Vista | 1 |
In other batting news, Tristen Aho was excellent, going 3-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ely Suarez, who got on base in two of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
South Mountain's victory bumped their record up to 4-18. As for Tempe, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 12 of their last 14 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-17 record this season.
As of now, neither South Mountain nor Tempe have any future games scheduled.
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