The ALA - Mesa North Mavericks will head out to take on the Payson Longhorns at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. ALA - Mesa North has given up an average of 8.4 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Florence hit ALA - Mesa North with a four-run seventh inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Mavericks lost 12-6 to the Gophers.
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Ace Stinnett was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games he's played. Reddin Merrill also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Payson couldn't beat Chino Valley on Tuesday even though they stacked four runs on them in the first inning. The Longhorns fell 12-7 to the Cougars. The Longhorns' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Nolan Keeney made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Michael Stevens, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
ALA - Mesa North's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Payson, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. ALA - Mesa North has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Payson struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 5.3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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