Ash Fork/Seligman's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 20-2 margin over the St. Michael Cardinals. The Spartans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by nine runs or more this season.
Jesus Ayala made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. He is becoming a predictor of Ash Fork/Seligman's success: when he allows at most three hits the team is 2-1 (and 2-7 when he doesn't). Ayala was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Miclo Ayala
| 04/10/26 vs St. Michael | 4 |
| 03/02/26 vs Red Mesa | 4 |
| 03/27/26 vs Fredonia | 3 |
| 03/13/26 vs El Capitan | 3 |
| 03/27/26 vs Fredonia | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
In other batting news, Ash Fork/Seligman let Fernando Ayala and Miclo Ayala run wild. Fernando went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, two RBI, and one run, while Miclo went 2-for-3 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Ash Fork/Seligman is 3-1 when Miclo posts two or more stolen bases, but 1-7 otherwise. D. J. Godinez was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Ash Fork/Seligman's victory bumped their record up to 4-8. As for St. Michael, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-10.
Looking ahead, Ash Fork/Seligman will head out on the road to challenge Northland Prep Academy at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. As for St. Michael, they will challenge Greyhills Academy at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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