Roaring Fork extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-3. They lost 22-2 to the Montezuma-Cortez Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Rams of the 11-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Montezuma-Cortez, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-4. That 20-run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For Montezuma-Cortez's part, Tegan Mestas was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Mestas also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Montezuma-Cortez is 3-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 2-3 otherwise. Mestas was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two doubles and one run. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Montezuma-Cortez let Easton Pixler and Cory Carver run wild. Pixler fired off three home runs, four runs, and five RBI while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances, while Carver went 3-for-5 with one home run, seven RBI, and four runs. Pixler has become a key player for Montezuma-Cortez: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 2-4 otherwise. Parker Conrad was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Coincidentally, Roaring Fork and Montezuma-Cortez will both be playing Salida the next time they take the field. The Panthers will host the Spartans at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, while the Rams will play them later in the day, at 2:00 p.m.
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