Loveland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Ponderosa Mustangs. If the Red Wolves were looking for revenge after losing 14-4 to the Mustangs when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Alex Martin
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Alex Martin was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and one triple.
Martin wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Will Dunbar, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Loveland's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Ponderosa, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-4.
Looking ahead, Loveland will challenge Windsor at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Red Wolves' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wizards have averaged an impressive 10.6 runs per game this season. As for Ponderosa, they will take on Vista Ridge at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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