Aztec can now show off 12 landslide victories after their most recent contest on Tuesday. They blew past the Gallup Bengals 34-2. Aztec's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Xavier Newton made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Newton was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in six of his seven plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Justin Bixler looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Cory Douglas was incredible, going 4-for-4 with six RBI, three runs, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Dalton Wilmer, who scored five runs while going 4-for-7.
On Gallup's side, they saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zion Spencer, who went 2-for-3 with a double.
Aztec's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 17-8. As for Gallup, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-19 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Aztec will challenge Kirtland Central at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Kirtland Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season. As for Gallup, they will head out on the road to take on Shiprock at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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