Northglenn came into Tuesday's matchup having lost 14 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Poudre Impalas 6-5. This was payback for Northglenn, who suffered an 8-5 loss the last time these two teams met.
Refugio Alcantar was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Alcantar was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Josh Dreiling was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2. Alonso Sandoval Yendi was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Like Northglenn, Poudre also got a great game from a two-way player: Brett Lamb. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Lamb has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Lamb was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
Lamb wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Chase Barrett, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jackson Elser, who went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Poudre was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with five doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Northglenn's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-16. As for Poudre, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season.
Northglenn will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Rocky Mountain at 4:00 p.m. Rocky Mountain is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season. As for Poudre, they will head out on the road to challenge Legacy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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