Montbello played in-conference for the first time on Saturday and got just the result they were looking for. They blew past the Rangeview Raiders 14-1.
Nicolas Torres made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Those 12 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged two or more in each of the last three games he's played.
Santiago Nava
| 04/26/25 @ Rangeview | 4 |
| 04/24/25 @ Manual | 3 |
| 03/18/25 vs Adams City | 3 |
| 04/25/25 vs Northfield | 2 |
| 04/22/25 vs Glenwood Springs | 2 |
In other batting news, Santiago Nava was a standout: he went 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Derek Alvidrez, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with four RBI and one double.
Montbello kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.2 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 contests they've averaged 10.
Montbello's win bumped their record up to 6-12. As for Rangeview, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Montbello will welcome George Washington at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Patriots have averaged an impressive 9.1 runs per game this season. As for Rangeview, they will be playing at home against Denver East at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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