The Vista Ridge Wolves will venture away from home to face off against the Ponderosa Mustangs at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Vista Ridge has given up an average of 9.4 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Vista Ridge is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Saturday. They lost 16-2 to Pine Creek.
Izeah Brinck-Torres made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Meanwhile, Ponderosa narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Loveland 8-6. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Mustangs.
Nick Moe looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Isai Santaella, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. He is becoming a predictor of Ponderosa's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 2-4 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Aaron Crown, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Ponderosa's record now sits at 7-4. As for Vista Ridge, their loss dropped their record down to 3-8.
Vista Ridge couldn't quite get it done against Ponderosa when the teams last played back in April of 2024 as they fell 12-9. Can the Wolves avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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