For the second straight game, Combs will face off against Poston Butte. Combs will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Poston Butte at 3:45 p.m. Combs has given up an average of 8.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Combs lost 15-9 to Poston Butte on Tuesday.
Angus Brumbaugh
| 03/24/25 vs Dysart | 5 |
| 03/25/25 @ Poston Butte | 3 |
| 03/10/25 @ Cortez | 3 |
| 03/19/25 @ St. Mary's | 1 |
| 02/27/25 @ Tempe | 1 |
Angus Brumbaugh and Nolan Wilp stepped up to the plate in a big way. Brumbaugh scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Wilp scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Brumbaugh also brought in three RBI, which is notable because Combs is 2-1 when he posts at least three RBI, but 1-4-1 otherwise. Andrew Vasquez was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
They weren't the only ones working in the hit department: Combs kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. This was only their first loss (out of four games) when they post 11 or more hits.
Poston Butte pushed their record up to 4-7 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games. As for Combs, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5-1 record this season.
Poston Butte's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Combs hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .345. It's a different story for Poston Butte, though, as they've only averaged .215. Will they be able to contain Combs' hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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