Tuesday just wasn't the day for Cortez's offense. They fell victim to a rough 9-0 loss at the hands of the Goldwater Bulldogs on Tuesday. Cortez has struggled against Goldwater recently, as their matchup on Tuesday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Julian Bernal was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off six hits. Bernal was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a double.
Like Cortez, Goldwater also got a great game from a two-way player: Camden White. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). White has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. White was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Goldwater let Braeden Evjen and Aaden Encinas loose on the outfield. Evjen scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Encinas scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Encinas has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.
Cortez's defeat dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Goldwater, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cortez will take on Vista Grande at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Goldwater, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Agua Fria at 3:45 p.m. on Friday.
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