Texas High School Baseball - Canutillo gets by Buena
February 25, 2023: Canutillo, TX 79835 The Canutillo Eagles (Canutillo, TX) baseball the visiting Buena Colts (Sierra Vista, AZ), 5-3 in Saturday's non-league contest.
Coming up next, the Eagles encounter the Desert View Jaguars (Tucson, AZ) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, February 25. Canutillo will attempt to better on its 2-3 season record. The Jaguars come into the contest with a 0-2 record after their 7-4 non-league loss to Andress (El Paso, TX).
The Colts now sport a 2-2 record. They play next when they host Rincon/University for a non-league contest on Tuesday, February 28. Buena will encounter a Rangers squad coming off a 12-6 non-league win over Desert Christian (Tucson, AZ). The Rangers record now stands at 1-3.
Game Summary
Canutillo Eagles Sets the Stage for Victory with Early lead over Buena Colts.
Canutillo Varsity Eagles grabbed an early lead on its way to a 5-3 victory over Buena Varsity Colts on Saturday. Canutillo Varsity Eagles scored on an error, a single by Isaac Garza, and a groundout by Edward Morales in the first inning.
After Buena Varsity Colts scored one run in the top of the sixth, Canutillo Varsity Eagles answered with one of their own. Buena Varsity Colts scored when Hunter Haymore grounded out, scoring one run. Canutillo Varsity Eagles then answered when Aaron Sanchez was hit by a pitch, driving in a run.
Garza earned the victory on the hill for Canutillo Varsity Eagles. The lefty surrendered three runs on five hits over six innings, striking out four. Justin Nicks threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.
Garza led Canutillo with 2 hits in 3 at bats. Max Pitts went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Buena Vista in hits