While McCurdy's win against Penasco wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Bobcats narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Panthers 15-14. With that win, the Bobcats brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
Ryan Valdez
| 04/18/26 vs Penasco | 3 |
| 04/18/26 vs Penasco | 3 |
| 04/16/26 vs Questa | 3 |
| 04/14/26 vs Mora | 2 |
| 04/16/26 vs Questa | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Ryan Valdez was excellent, firing off three triples, six RBI, and two runs while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances. He also got three hits, which is notable because McCurdy is undefeated when he posts at least three hits, but 4-8 otherwise. Isaac Corona was another key player, going 2-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
McCurdy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
The victory made it two in a row for McCurdy and bumps their season record up to 7-8. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.5 runs over those games. As for Penasco, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-13.
Coincidentally, McCurdy and Penasco will both be playing Mesa Vista the next time they take the field. The Bobcats will host the Trojans at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, while the Panthers will host them at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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