The Ash Fork/Seligman Spartans will head out on the road to challenge the Maryvale Prep Matador at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Neither Ash Fork/Seligman nor Maryvale Prep posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
Ash Fork/Seligman lost 19-1 to El Capitan on Tuesday. The contest marked the Spartans' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Ash Fork/Seligman saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jesus Ayala, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Maryvale Prep fell victim to Valley Lutheran and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They came up short against the Flames, falling 25-0. The Matador's loss continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row.
This is the second loss in a row for Ash Fork/Seligman and nudges their season record down to 5-4. As for Maryvale Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-7.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Ash Fork/Seligman has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .521. However, it's not like Maryvale Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .440. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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