Mesa Verde scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Mira Loma Matadors a 10-0 shutout. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Mesa Verde as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Steven Pinola made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over six innings pitched. Pinola was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Aiden Marcheschi, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Orlando Ponce, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases.
Mesa Verde's win bumped their record up to 4-14. As for Mira Loma, their loss was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-13.
Mesa Verde will have a chance to go back-to-back against Mira Loma: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:15 a.m. on Thursday.
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