Winslow can finally bid farewell to their eight-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They came out on top against the Holbrook Roadrunners by a score of 5-2. The win was just what Winslow needed coming off of an 11-1 defeat in their prior matchup.
Brendan Knight spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Winslow's victory was truly a team effort as seven different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Jace Smith, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Talan Dick was another key contributor, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI.
On Holbrook's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ben Eisele, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Winslow's win bumped their record up to 6-18. As for Holbrook, their loss dropped their record down to 12-10.
Winslow will head out on the road to square off against Payson at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Payson is coming into the contest with three straight defeats at home, meaning Winslow will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. Holbrook will take on Snowflake at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Holbrook is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
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