Rocky Ford extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 7-8 in the process. They lost 13-3 to the Crowley County Chargers. If the Meloneers were looking for revenge after losing 18-2 to the Chargers when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Crowley County, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-6. Considering they have won eight contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Crowley County's part, Landon Smith made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Smith has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. He is becoming a predictor of Crowley County's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 4-6 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Derreck Buford, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Crowley County is 6-1 when Buford posts two or more runs, but 2-5 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Jack King, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI and one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rocky Ford will head out to challenge Fowler at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Meloneers will need to watch out since the Grizzlies have now posted at least ten runs in their last five games. As for Crowley County, they will square off against Las Animas at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Trojans will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something the Chargers surely won't give up without a fight.
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