Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Montezuma-Cortez). They never let the Aspen Skiers onto the board and left with a 25-0 victory on Tuesday. Considering the Panthers have won nine contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Devyn Cornett was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with four RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Nevaeh Istenes was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. The last time her OBP was this high was back in August. Saylor Martinez was another key player, scoring three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Montezuma-Cortez kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least eight hits in four consecutive matchups.
Montezuma-Cortez pushed their record up to 10-8 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Aspen, they are on a 17-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Montezuma-Cortez beat Aspen by a score of 17-1 later that day.
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