Mesa Ridge can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent game on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 12-5 margin over the Pueblo Centennial Bulldogs. The high-scoring effort was just what Mesa Ridge needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Austin Higgins was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out 14 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). Higgins has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Higgins was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Issac Mercedes was incredible, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Olivier Walker, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Pueblo Centennial's side, Justice Lobato was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Mesa Ridge is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 13 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-9 record this season. As for Pueblo Centennial, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 5-14.
Mesa Ridge will head out on the road to square off against Widefield at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Widefield will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Mesa Ridge surely won't give up without a fight. As for Pueblo Centennial, they will be playing at home against Pueblo West at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Pueblo Centennial is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
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