Lee Williams was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 17th straight defeat. They took an 11-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Coconino Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lee Williams of the 9-8 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Vonn Anderson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Lincoln Lewandowski, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Even though they lost, Lee Williams didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with five strikeouts. This was only their 13th loss (out of 14 games) when they post five or more strikeouts.
On Coconino's side, Trey Parker looked comfortable as he tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Parker has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Corbin Derr and Hayden Mickelson did most of the damage at the plate: Derr went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI, while Mickelson scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Mickelson has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Gavin Woodruff was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Lee Williams' defeat dropped their record down to 1-18. As for Coconino, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 13-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lee Williams will take on Prescott at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Prescott is coming into the game with four straight losses on the road, meaning Lee Williams will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Coconino, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mohave at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Coconino is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
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