It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Mullen ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Smoky Hill Buffaloes 9-8. That's more bragging rights for Mullen, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Mullen let Dom Gaumeda and Ben Krza loose on the outfield. Gaumeda scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5, while Krza went 3-for-5 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base. Gaumeda has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was George Walker, who went 2-for-2 with a stolen base and a double.
Mullen's victory bumped their record up to 12-9. As for Smoky Hill, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-16.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mullen will take on Pueblo West at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Smoky Hill, they will head out on the road to challenge Far Northeast W at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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