After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Doherty, Vista Ridge was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They skirted past the Liberty Lancers 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wolves have posted since April 29, 2025.
XyAire Borello
| 04/11/26 @ Pine Creek | 5 |
| 03/23/26 @ Shadow Ridge | 5 |
| 04/04/26 vs Pueblo West | 4 |
| 03/05/26 @ Lewis-Palmer | 2 |
| 04/28/26 vs Liberty | 1 |
XyAire Borello was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. He has become a key player for Vista Ridge: the team is 3-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 2-12 otherwise. Borello was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Lucas Giles-Johnson was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March. Nick Martinez was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Vista Ridge kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 3-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Vista Ridge is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 5-13 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs over those games. As for Liberty, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-12.
Vista Ridge will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Lancers: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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