Questa has not done well against Penasco recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Questa Wildcats were the clear victor by a 16-5 margin over the Penasco Panthers. This was a revenge game for Questa, as the team was forced to settle for an 8-4 defeat when these two played on Thursday.
Carlos Ortega made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Ortega was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Ricardo Leon Jr. was a standout: he scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Antonio Romero was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
On Penasco's side, Justin Pyne was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Questa's win bumped their record up to 6-14-1. As for Penasco, their loss dropped their record down to 2-17.
Questa does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Penasco, they will stay at home for another game and welcome McCurdy at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. McCurdy is coming into the match with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Penasco will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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