The Ash Fork/Seligman Spartans will be staying on the road in Tuesday's first game to face off against the Williams Vikings at 1:00 p.m. Ash Fork/Seligman is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 13.7 runs per game this season.
Last Saturday, Ash Fork/Seligman fell victim to a tough 20-4 defeat at the hands of Superior.
Jesus Ayala was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-1 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run.
Meanwhile, Williams waltzed into their game last Saturday with nine straight wins... but they left with ten. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Lobos and snuck past 5-4. That's two games straight that Williams has won by just one run.
The team relied heavily on Tyler Jensen, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Romenn Pacheco, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
Ash Fork/Seligman's loss dropped their record down to 9-4. As for Williams, they pushed their record up to 19-4-1 with that victory, which was their ninth straight at home.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Ash Fork/Seligman hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .422. However, it's not like Williams struggles in that department as they've averaged .339. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Ash Fork/Seligman might still be hurting after the 16-0 defeat they got from Williams in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can Ash Fork/Seligman avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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