Baseball Recap: Montrose Takes a Loss

Montrose extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 4-13 in the process. They lost 14-0 to the Palisade Bulldogs. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 16, 2022, but that streak is no more.

As for Palisade, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-7. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by six runs or more this season.

For Palisade's part, Easton Embrey was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Embrey has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one triple. He has become a key player for Palisade: the team is 6-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 5-6 otherwise.

In other pitching news, Christian Herrera looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances.

Back at the plate, Palisade let Kian Kinslow and Hunter Howard run wild. Kinslow got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base, while Howard went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Kinslow has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Ethan Bevan, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and one run.

Coming up, Montrose will face off against Glenwood Springs at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Red Hawks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Demons have averaged an impressive 8.9 runs per game this season. As for Palisade, they are taking a road trip to square off against Grand Junction at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season.