Montrose had lost three straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 4-15 to make it four. They lost 13-3 to the Fruita Monument Wildcats. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wildcats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-0 on April 4th.
Montrose saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ryan Pankey, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI. Cohan Sauter was another, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Fruita Monument, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 11-8. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Fruita Monument's side, Jhett Wells looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Wells posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March.
On the hitting side, Blake Elsberry was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Gavin Cardoza, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
Coincidentally, Montrose and Fruita Monument will both be playing Grand Junction Central the next time they take the field. The Wildcats will head out to face the Warriors at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Red Hawks will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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