Rocky Ford couldn't beat Gunnison on Friday even though they stacked eight runs on them in the third inning. The Meloneers fell just short of the Cowboys by a score of 11-10. The Meloneers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cowboys apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Kendra Rodriguez led a balanced group of hitters, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Na'Kayla Aguilar, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Rocky Ford has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season. Those defeats can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Gunnison, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Coincidentally, Rocky Ford and Gunnison will both be playing Strasburg the next time they take the field. The Cowboys will head out to face the Indians at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, while the Meloneers will play them later in the day, at 12:00 p.m.
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