Warriors
| 04/24/25 @ Manual | 21 |
| 03/18/25 vs Adams City | 12 |
| 03/11/25 vs Overland | 9 |
| 04/22/25 vs Glenwood Springs | 8 |
| 03/31/25 vs Skyview | 6 |
Montbello had lost six games straight , but after bumping their record up to 5-11 on Thursday that streak is in the rearview. They put the hurt on the Manual Thunderbolts with a sharp 21-7 victory. The Warriors' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Jonathan Esparza was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Montbello is 2-1 when Esparza allows two or fewer hits, but 3-10 otherwise. Esparza was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his six plate appearances with one stolen base and one run. That stolen base was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Santiago Nava was incredible, getting on base in five of his seven plate appearances with four stolen bases, five runs, and three RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Montbello's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 2-11 when he doesn't). Erik Gutierrez was another key player, getting on base in four of his seven plate appearances with five stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Montbello always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .633. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
As for Manual, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-6 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.5 runs over those games.
On Manual's side, Juan Flores-Delgado made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Montbello will challenge Northfield at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Nighthawks have averaged an impressive 8.6 runs per game this season. As for Manual, they will take on Denver West at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Cowboys have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 18.07 runs per game on average), something the Thunderbolts will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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