The Ash Fork/Seligman Spartans will venture away from home to square off against the El Capitan Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Ash Fork/Seligman has given up an average of 10.8 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Ash Fork/Seligman is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They lost 14-7 to Mogollon.
Arlette Sotelo-Ayala made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in four of her six plate appearances with three runs and one double.
Meanwhile, El Capitan didn't have quite enough to beat Panguitch last Tuesday and fell 7-6.
Danni Waters put in work while hitting and pitching. She struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up six earned (and one unearned) runs off ten hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 11 consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two doubles.
In other batting news, Emmie Tait was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. Gracie Castor was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run.
Ash Fork/Seligman's record now sits at 7-9. As for El Capitan, their record is now 12-10-1.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Ash Fork/Seligman hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .352. However, it's not like El Capitan struggles in that department as they've averaged .426. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Ash Fork/Seligman might still be hurting after the 11-2 loss they got from El Capitan when the teams last played back in April. Can the Spartans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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