Dove Creek and Ignacio are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2019, but likely not for long. The Dove Creek Bulldogs will play host again in Tuesday's first game to welcome the Ignacio Bobcats, where first pitch is scheduled at 1:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Dove Creek scored the most runs they've had all season in Saturday's second game, but it wasn't enough. They took a 21-18 hit to the loss column at the hands of Rangely. Dove Creek has not had much luck with Rangely recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Taber Dejane was cooking despite his team's loss, going 5-for-7 with five runs, six RBI, and a stolen base. Mike Coffey was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Dove Creek kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Ignacio waltzed into their game in Saturday's second game with two straight wins... but they left with three. They were the clear victor by a 19-1 margin over the Burros. 19 seems to be a good number for Ignacio as the team scooped up a victory with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Devante Montoya made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned run or hits. Montoya was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen two or more in the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, Stoney White Thunder was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Ambrose Valdez, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
Dove Creek's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Ignacio, the win got them back to even at 4-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp in Tuesday's first game as neither team is afraid to steal. Dove Creek has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Ignacio struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.9. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Dove Creek took their victory against Ignacio when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 11-5. Will Dove Creek repeat their success, or does Ignacio have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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