After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Safford, San Tan Foothills was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 12-1 margin over the Miami Vandals. The win was some much needed relief for the Sabercats as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Joseph Lorona
| 02/28/25 vs Miami | 8 |
| 04/12/24 vs Sabino | 3 |
| 04/11/24 vs Chinle | 3 |
| 03/23/24 vs Ray | 3 |
| 02/27/25 vs Morenci | 2 |
Joseph Lorona made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in strikeouts. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Lorona is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stole at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Nik Lobanov was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. What's more, he posted two hits, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Damen Eib, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
San Tan Foothills always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .615. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
San Tan Foothills' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Miami, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-3.
Coming up, San Tan Foothills will face off against Tanque Verde at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Miami, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Hayden at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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