Pueblo had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 win over the Mountain View Mountain Lions on Saturday. The victory was just what Pueblo needed coming off of a 25-2 loss in their prior game.
Angel Iriqui spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Pueblo's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Byron Contreras, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Julian Zepeda was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
On Mountain View's side, Julian Palmieri was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Palmieri was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Palmieri wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jayden Lynch, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Pueblo's victory bumped their record up to 6-16. As for Mountain View, their defeat was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-18-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pueblo will face off against Sunnyside at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Sunnyside's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last four matchups. As for Mountain View, they will head out on the road to challenge Sahuaro at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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