Dolores extended their losing streak to ten on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 1-13 in the process. They came up short against the Nucla Mustangs, falling 12-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Mustangs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 17-11 on Tuesday.
As for Nucla, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-4. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by six runs or more this season.
For Nucla's part, Brycen Rummel made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over five innings pitched. Rummel was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three runs and one stolen base. He is becoming a predictor of Nucla's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-1 (and 2-3 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jackson McCabe, who went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He has become a key player for Nucla: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 2-4 otherwise. Jake Hulst was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Dolores wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 20-8 defeat against Dove Creek on the 22nd. As for Nucla, they have also already played their next matchup, a 17-14 victory against Grand Valley on the 17th.
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