16 must be Mohave Accelerated's lucky number: they beat Ash Fork/Seligman with that score not once but twice on Friday. The Patriots beat the Spartans by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 16-1. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Patriots also won the last time the pair played back in February of 2024.
Cash Keller was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2025. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Vince Garcia
| 03/06/26 vs Ash Fork/Seligman | 3 |
| 04/26/25 vs Heritage Academy | 2 |
| 03/06/26 vs Round Mountain | 1 |
| 04/25/25 vs North Valley Christian Academy | 1 |
| 04/18/25 @ Wickenburg | 1 |
In other batting news, Mohave Accelerated got a massive performance out of Vince Garcia, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those three stolen bases gave Garcia a new career-high. Jack McCormick was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Mohave Accelerated always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .708. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ash Fork/Seligman only posted an OBP of .273.
Mohave Accelerated now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Ash Fork/Seligman, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Looking ahead, Mohave Accelerated will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Mountainside at 3:00 p.m. As for Ash Fork/Seligman, they will take on Round Mountain at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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