Baseball Recap: Florence Huskies vs. Dolores Huerta Prep Scorpions
Florence was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They lost 23-3 to the Dolores Huerta Prep Scorpions. Florence was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Dolores Huerta Prep apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Florence saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tucker Anderson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
On Dolores Huerta Prep's side, Cameron Stringfellow made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Stringfellow was even better at the plate, scoring five runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, Dolores Huerta Prep got a massive performance out of Anthony Ruybal, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Joshua Maestas, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Florence's loss dropped their record down to 1-14. As for Dolores Huerta Prep, their victory bumped their record up to 8-11.
Florence will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Manitou Springs at 11:00 a.m. Manitou Springs will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Florence surely won't give up without a fight. As for Dolores Huerta Prep, they will head out on the road to face off against Calhan at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Calhan is coming into the contest with eight straight defeats at home, meaning Dolores Huerta Prep will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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