Monte Vista put the finishing touches on their seventh blowout victory of the season on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 13-1 margin over the Center Vikings. Winning may never get old, but Monte Vista sure is getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Kobe Jiron was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. Jiron has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Jiron was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Azariah Hurtado was incredible, going 4-for-4 with three doubles, four RBI, and a run. Chayse Bouet was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Monte Vista's victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-3. As for Center, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Monte Vista will take on Del Norte at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Monte Vista knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past five games -- so hopefully Del Norte likes a good challenge. As for Center, they will head out on the road to face off against Rocky Ford at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Center is facing Rocky Ford at the right time seeing as Rocky Ford is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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