Baseball Recap: Magdalena Steers vs. Logan Longhorns
Magdalena's 13-4 record from last season is now well into the rear view mirror after another tough outing. They fell victim to a rough 14-8 defeat at the hands of the Logan Longhorns on Tuesday. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Magdalena in their matchups with Logan: they've now lost three in a row.
Mathew Parker and Zeb Apachito did some serious damage despite the final result: Parker scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Apachito went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Javen Tafoya was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Logan's side, Aydin Kotara made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits (he also only allowed one walk). Kotara has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single walk in five consecutive pitching appearances. Kotara was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Devin Kotara was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Mason Wallin, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
Magdalena's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Logan, their win was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Magdalena will take on Zuni at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Zuni will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Magdalena surely won't give up without a fight. As for Logan, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Cimarron at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams will come into the matchup having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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