Superior never got on the board in their matchup on Wednesday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Ash Fork/Seligman on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over the Spartans. With that win, the Panthers brought their scoring average up to 6.1 runs per game.
Antonio Lopez
| 04/10/25 vs Ash Fork/Seligman | 10 |
| 02/22/24 @ Ray | 9 |
| 04/03/25 @ Maryvale Prep | 8 |
| 03/18/25 vs Miami | 6 |
| 02/28/25 vs Morenci | 6 |
Antonio Lopez was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). Those ten strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI.
In other batting news, Joel Romero was a standout: he went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. He also scored two runs, which is notable because Superior is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 5-7 otherwise. Nicholas Rabago was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Superior hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ash Fork/Seligman struck out ten times.
Superior now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Ash Fork/Seligman, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-5 record this season.
Superior wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 10-5 loss against Globe on the 11th. As for Ash Fork/Seligman, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 19-5 defeat against Alchesay on the 11th.
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