The Lady Roadrunners sandwiched two losses around a lone win last week. Their week started with a slugfest on Monday vs Mogollon. Playing in Heber the two teams combined for 52 total hits and 48 total runs in a 26-22 Holbrook loss. They also combined for 23 errors, 14 of which were committed by the Roadrunners.
Runs came in bunches, although the first inning ended with Holbrook trailing just 3-1. The Birds came back with 5 in the second and 4 in the third and held a seemingly comfortable 10-3 lead at that point. Mogollon then scored 9 runs in the fourth inning to grab the lead at 12-10. Holbrook tied it at 12-12 with 2 in the top of the fifth.
The Mustangs then scored 7 in the fifth, moving in from 19-12. Holbrook matched that with 7 of their own in the top of the sixth and the game was again tied at 19-19. The tie evaporated quickly with another 7 runs by Mogollon in the bottom of the sixth, giving them the 26-19 lead. Holbrook managed just 3 runs in the top of the seventh before taking the 26-22 loss.
Holbrook had eight extra base hits. Home runs by Kentrall John and Alexis Young, and doubles from Jaycee Greer, Angelica Uranga, and two doubles each from Elena Philpott, and Heide Bahe.
The Mustangs finished with 10 extra base hits. One home run, 2 triples and 7 doubles.
London Gardner pitched 4 innings allowing 12 runs on 12 hits with 3 strikeouts and walked 4. Philpott pitched two innings giving up 14 runs on 13 hits with 1 walk.
Wednesday Holbrook picked up a 17-2 home field win over Alchesay. Holbrook scored 5 in the first, then added 9 in the second and 3 final runs in the third inning.
Philpott held the Falcons to just 3 hits. She allowed only 2 runs with 6 strikeouts and walked 4 batters.
At the plate, Gardner went 2 for 3 with a triple. Uranga was 1 for 2 with a triple. Greer went 2 for 2 with a double. Rylie Patterson was 1 for 1, Philpott was 2 for 3, Leah Gashweseoma was 2 for 2, Bahe was 1 for 3 and Young 1 for 3.
Hosting Joseph City on Thursday the Roadrunners led 2-1 after the first but fell behind 7-2 after four innings. They added their third run in the fifth, and picked up 1 more in the sixth, but the Wildcats prevailed 9-4.
Emily Sanchez went 2 for 2 with a double. Uranga was 1 for 3 with a double. London Gardner went 1 for 3; Philpott, 1 for 4; Willow Guttery, 1 for 4; Leah Gashweseoma, 1 for 3; Bahe, 1 for 3; and Young was 1 for 3.
Philpott worked all seven innings in the circle. She allowed 9 runs on 11 hits with 2 strikeouts and only gave up 1 walk.
Holbrook is ranked 16th in the 3A power rankings heading into this week’s action. They are 5-3 in regular season games and 9-5 overall. Holbrook has a three game homestand this week. Tuesday, Blue Ridge makes a visit. Thursday Show Low comes to town, and Friday, Page will be in Holbrook.
Holbrook needs to enjoy their home field this week, since six of their last seven games will be on the road to close out the season.
