Monticello can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Dove Creek Bulldogs as the Monticello Buckaroo made off with a 14-4 victory. With that win, Monticello brought their scoring average up to 7 runs per game.
Triston Felix made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over six innings while giving up four earned runs off only two hits. Felix has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Felix was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cache Young, who scored three runs while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Mason Atwood, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Monticello's victory ended a 13-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-6. As for Dove Creek, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Monticello will take on San Juan at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. San Juan will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Monticello surely won't give up without a fight. As for Dove Creek, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Rangely at 9:00 a.m. in Saturday's first game. Rangely is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
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