Monte Vista was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Ignacio on Friday. The Pirates were the clear victors by a 17-4 margin over the Bobcats. The Pirates might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by 11 runs or more this season.
Kaden Mellott made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Mellott was also big at the plate, going 1-for-5 with one triple and two RBI. That triple was his first of the season.
Kobe Jiron
| 03/28/25 @ Ignacio | 4 |
| 04/27/24 @ Del Norte | 3 |
| 05/04/24 @ Trinidad | 2 |
| 05/04/24 @ Trinidad | 2 |
| 03/21/25 vs Holly | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kobe Jiron, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Manny Jiron was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Monte Vista now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Ignacio, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Monte Vista beat the Bobcats by a score of 14-2 later that day.
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