Baseball Recap: Stanton's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

Stanton had to endure an 11-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Lamesa Tornadoes on Tuesday, sneaking past 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Buffaloes have posted since February 22nd.

Gage McCown and Jaedyn Martinez were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, McCown didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over six innings pitched. Meanwhile, Martinez pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Stanton is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-12 otherwise. At the plate, McCown scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Martinez scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. That's the most hits Martinez has posted since back in April of 2024.

Mason Martinez

Hits (Career)

04/01/25 vs Lamesa	2
03/25/25 vs Midland Classical Academy	1
03/18/25 vs Compass Academy	1
03/11/25 vs Brownfield	1
03/01/25 vs Compass Academy	1

They weren't the only ones making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mason Martinez, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI. Those two hits gave him a new career-high. Braydn Garcia also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.

Stanton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .515. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lamesa only posted an OBP of .258.

Stanton's win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-6 and their overall record up to 4-13. As for Lamesa, they dropped their record down to 7-9 with the loss, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.

We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Stanton will face off against rival Brownfield at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Meanwhile, Lamesa is set to take on their familiar foe Coahoma at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.