Hatch Valley dropped their record down to 10-13 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They came up short against the Cobre Indians, falling 14-4. The Bears were not able to make up for their defeat to the Indians from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
Hatch Valley saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was FRANKLIN WILLIAMS, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
As for Cobre, they have been performing well recently as they've won 14 of their last 17 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.5 runs over those games.
On Cobre's side, Cameron Ortiz was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. Ortiz has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Cobre got a massive performance out of Zayden Jimenez, who went 3-for-4 with six RBI, two doubles, and one triple. Those six RBI gave Jimenez a new career-high. Hunter Montes was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Looking ahead, Cobre will host Varsity Opponent at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hatch Valley will be paying especially close attention to the Indians' game: after the Indians face off against Varsity Opponent, they'll take on Hatch Valley again at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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