The Montbello Warriors will head out on the road to face off against the Rangeview Raiders at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Montbello has given up an average of 11.2 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Montbello couldn't beat Northfield on Friday even though they stacked five runs on them in the second inning. The Warriors took a 12-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Nighthawks.
Santiago Nava
| 04/24/25 @ Manual | 5 |
| 04/25/25 vs Northfield | 2 |
| 03/31/25 vs Skyview | 2 |
| 03/18/25 vs Adams City | 2 |
| 04/22/25 vs Glenwood Springs | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Santiago Nava was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. He has become a key player for Montbello: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 2-11 otherwise.
Meanwhile, Rangeview entered their contest against Alameda on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Raiders came up short against the Pirates, falling 14-5. The Raiders just can't catch a break and have now endured six losses in a row.
Ryan Luevanos made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base. Rene Castillo also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Montbello has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.3 runs over those games. As for Rangeview, the defeat was their first at home , dropping their record down to 7-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Montbello has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Rangeview struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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