Alchesay had lost six straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 4-16-2 to make it seven. They lost 16-1 to the Show Low Cougars. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cougars this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 21-0 last Tuesday.
Alchesay saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Danil Joe, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
As for Show Low, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 24-4. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 20 contests by seven runs or more this season.
On Show Low's side, Lyndie Wallentine made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Wallentine has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Angelee Villa, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Aspyn Clark was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
Alchesay has already played their next matchup, a 16-1 loss against Snowflake on the 21st. As for Show Low, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, an 8-1 victory against Holbrook on the 22nd.
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