Eagle Valley hadn't done well against Montrose recently (they were 0-7 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Devils walked away with a 9-5 win over the Red Hawks. This was payback for the Devils, who suffered a 7-5 loss the last time these two teams met.

Xander DeHerrera
| 03/13/26 @ Montrose | 4 |
| 05/01/25 vs Hinkley | 3 |
| 04/29/25 vs Aspen | 3 |
| 03/12/26 vs Glenwood Springs | 2 |
| 04/29/25 vs Aspen | 2 |
The team relied heavily on Xander DeHerrera, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those four runs gave him a new career-high.
Eagle Valley has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 13.5 runs this season. As for Montrose, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Eagle Valley wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 16-11 win against Alamosa on the 14th. As for Montrose, they have also already played their next matchup, a 12-8 victory against Glenwood Springs on the 14th.
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