Cortez scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They were the clear victor by an 18-2 margin over the Tempe Buffaloes. The win was a breath of fresh air for Cortez as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
The team relied heavily on Andrew Alvarez, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Cesar Ruiz, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Cortez's victory bumped their record up to 3-11. As for Tempe, they dropped their record down to 0-10 with that defeat, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Cortez will have a chance to go back-to-back against Tempe: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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