Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Montezuma-Cortez). They were the clear victors by a 13-2 margin over the Montrose Red Hawks on Tuesday. With that victory, the Panthers brought their scoring average up to 7.2 runs per game.
Connor Rosenbaugh looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits.
Cory Carver
| 03/25/25 @ Montrose | 5 |
| 05/18/24 vs Valley | 3 |
| 03/22/25 vs Rifle | 2 |
| 05/11/24 @ Bayfield | 2 |
| 04/23/24 vs Dove Creek | 2 |
At the plate, Cory Carver was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. Michael Krupa also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen bases of the season.
Montezuma-Cortez pushed their record up to 3-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Montrose, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Montezuma-Cortez Panthers challenge Valencia Jaguars at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. Valencia will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Montezuma-Cortez surely won't give up without a fight. As for Montrose, they are headed away from home for the first time to face off against Delta at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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