Las Animas waltzed into their game on Friday with ten straight wins... but they left with 11. They never let the Rocky Ford Meloneers onto the board and left with a 10-0 victory. The result was nothing new for Las Animas, who have now won nine matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Orion Martinez was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times he's played. Another player making a difference was Cordell Reisch, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Las Animas' win bumped their record up to 14-1. As for Rocky Ford, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-8.
Las Animas will be playing at home against Calhan at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Las Animas' favor as the team sits on five straight wins at home while Calhan has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road. Rocky Ford will take on Center at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Rocky Ford has given up an average of 11.7 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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