Hayden came tearing into Thursday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They had just enough and edged the Mogollon Mustangs out 8-7. That's more bragging rights for Hayden, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
For Mogollon's part, Rocky Porter was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Hayden has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 15 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 16-5 record this season. As for Mogollon, their loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 12-7.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Joseph City the next time they take the field. Hayden will host Joseph City at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, while Mogollon will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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