Holbrook hasn't had much luck against Show Low recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Roadrunners will head out on the road to square off against the Cougars at 6:00 p.m. Holbrook has given up an average of 8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Holbrook is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Friday. They came up short against Winslow, falling 13-3.
Show Low came out on top against Alchesay on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive 12-run first inning. The Cougars blew past the Falcons 14-2. The result was nothing new for the Cougars, who have now won 17 contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Rylee Wyatt made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Tatum Townsend and Addisyn Clark did most of the damage at the plate: Townsend got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs, while Clark went 1-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. That's the most stolen bases Townsend has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Angelee Villa, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Show Low hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in four consecutive games.
Show Low has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.1 runs over those games. As for Holbrook, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-13.
Holbrook suffered a grim 12-0 defeat to Show Low in their previous meeting last Friday. Can the Roadrunners avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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