The Crismon Rattlers will head out on the road to square off against the Winslow Bulldogs at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Crismon only won by two when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 13-point they dealt San Tan Charter on Thursday. Crismon put the hurt on San Tan Charter with a sharp 16-3 win. The victory was nothing new for Crismon as they're now sitting on three straight.
Ashton Christensen looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks). David Poldoian relieved him and did a solid job, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits.
At the plate, Crismon got a massive performance out of Ryan Wilsford, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Preston Hammond, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Winslow gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over Payson.
Alejandro Guzman was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Isaiah Farris was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 4-for-4.
Crismon has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-4-1 record this season. As for Winslow, their victory bumped their record up to 4-9.
Saturday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Crismon has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .461. However, it's not like Winslow struggles in that department as they've averaged .490. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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