Cimarron-Memorial scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They walked away with a 14-9 victory over the Doral Academy Red Rock Dragons. The win was a breath of fresh air for Cimarron-Memorial as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Samuel Ponce made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Ponce has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Ponce was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Cimarron-Memorial let Cheldon Isa and Kai Mares loose on the outfield. Isa went 2-for-4 with five RBI and a double, while Mares went 3-for-6 with three runs, a triple, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Jonathan Santacruz, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
On Doral Academy Red Rock's side, Hamza Williams made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Ryan Hollingsworth was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Cimarron-Memorial's victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-7. As for Doral Academy Red Rock, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cimarron-Memorial will take on Sierra Vista at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Sierra Vista is coming into the matchup with four straight wins at home, so Cimarron-Memorial will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Doral Academy Red Rock, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Mojave at 3:30 p.m.
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