The Alchesay Falcons will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against the Holbrook Roadrunners at 4:00 p.m. Alchesay will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.
Last Friday, Alchesay earned an 8-3 win over Ganado. That's two games straight that Alchesay has won by exactly five runs.
Reuben Cosay made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Cosay has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Cosay was also big at the plate, going 4-for-4 with a double.
In other batting news, Ty Gushoney was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Alex Cosay was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Holbrook gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Show Low with a sharp 20-12 win. The victory was just what Holbrook needed coming off of a 14-2 defeat in their prior contest.
Hunter Love was a standout: he got on base in five of his six plate appearances with five RBI, two runs, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Lukai Frenette, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4.
Alchesay's win bumped their record up to 14-2. As for Holbrook, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-8.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Alchesay has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Holbrook struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.1. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Alchesay came up short against Holbrook in their previous meeting back in March of 2023, falling 6-2. Will Alchesay have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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