Flagstaff hit Lee Williams with a four-run fifth inning on Saturday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Volunteers fell just short of the Eagles by a score of 8-7. The Volunteers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Eagles earlier this season, when they won 11-10.
Ethan Sherer was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one triple. Another player making a difference was Lincoln Lewandowski, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Lee Williams has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-10-1 record this season. As for Flagstaff, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 10-5-1 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Lee Williams will square off against rival Prescott at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Flagstaff is set to take on their familiar foe Bradshaw Mountain at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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