Walsenburg had to endure a 24-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on the Sierra Grande Panthers with a sharp 14-5 win on Tuesday. Walsenburg's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Sierra Grande's part, Derek Martinez was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. Martinez is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Brian Ontiveros, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Walsenburg made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-5. As for Sierra Grande, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 10-1.
Walsenburg will head out on the road to square off against Fowler at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Fowler is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season. As for Sierra Grande, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Antonito at 11:00 a.m. Sierra Grande will be looking to keep their ten-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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