La Veta extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 2-9. They lost 19-5 to the Nucla Mustangs. The Redhawks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Mustangs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
La Veta saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Trevor Gulley, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double. David Roel also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
As for Nucla, their record now sits at 5-7. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Nucla's side, Jackson McCabe was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. McCabe also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Nucla is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-7 otherwise. McCabe was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in May of 2025.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brycen Rummel, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Cole Bray, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. La Veta will take on Trinidad at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Nucla, they will square off against Ignacio at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bobcats have averaged an impressive 9.7 runs per game this season.
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