Centauri can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Rocky Ford Meloneers with a sharp 11-5 win. The result was nothing new for Centauri, who have now won three matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Drake Gallardo looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits (he also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, Jace Haslett was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with three runs, three doubles, and three RBI. Devin Brady was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
On Rocky Ford's side, Chris Aguilar made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with three RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Nash Lovato, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
The victory got Centauri back to even at 3-3. As for Rocky Ford, they dropped their record down to 2-2 with that loss, which was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Centauri will square off against Walsenburg at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Rocky Ford, they will be playing at home against St. Mary's at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Rocky Ford is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
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