Buena had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Cienega Bobcats by a score of 10-7 on Thursday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Buena considering their two-run performance the match before.
Austin Cushman made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 6.2 innings while giving up five earned runs off eight hits. Cushman was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Aaron Cortes, who scored a run while going 3-for-3. Nathan Whitworth was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
On Cienega's side, Anthony Montez was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Nano Lopez, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Buena's victory bumped their record up to 12-14. As for Cienega, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 16-11 record this season.
Buena didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 9-7 win vs. Ironwood Ridge on the 19th. Cienega has also already played their next game, a 2-0 victory against Tanque Verde on the 20th.
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