Cortez lost against Combs back in April of 2022, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Cortez Colts fell just short of the Combs Coyotes by a score of 10-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Colts have suffered since April 10, 2024.
Kriztian Visuet
| 03/10/25 vs Combs | 11 |
| 03/03/25 @ South Mountain | 5 |
| 04/17/24 vs Apache Junction | 5 |
| 03/13/24 vs Independence | 5 |
| 02/27/25 @ Shadow Mountain | 4 |
Kriztian Visuet put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Those 11 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Martin Barreras was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one triple, two RBI, and one run. He also put up a double, which was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Andre Shepard, who scored a run and stole Two bases.
Cortez is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.7 runs over those games. As for Combs, they now have a winning record of 2-1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cortez will take on Moon Valley at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Combs, they will challenge ALA - Gilbert North at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. ALA - Gilbert North is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
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