While Monticello didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. Everything went their way against the Dove Creek Bulldogs on Friday as they made off with a 13-3 win. The victory continues a trend for the Buckaroo in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now won four in a row.
Jackson Keyes
| 04/04/25 vs Dove Creek | 11 |
| 03/06/25 @ Monument Valley | 5 |
| 04/26/24 vs Dove Creek | 5 |
| 03/10/25 vs Dolores | 4 |
| 04/30/24 @ North Summit | 4 |
Jackson Keyes was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. Those 11 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Monticello's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-2 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Arturo Guiterrez was excellent, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3. Cache Young was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Monticello was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .464. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Dove Creek only posted a batting average of .333.
Monticello's win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-2. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. As for Dove Creek, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Monticello didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 13-0 loss against Duchesne on the 8th. As for Dove Creek, they have also already played their next game, a 7-5 win against Dolores on the 8th.
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