Sadly, Custer County is still looking for their first win of the season after eight contests. They fell victim to a tough 20-0 loss at the hands of the Monte Vista Pirates in Friday's second game. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Custer County of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture in Friday's first game.
For Monte Vista's part, Kobe Jiron and Judah Howe made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Jiron struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Howe pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). At the plate, Jiron scored three runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3, while Howe scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Howe has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, Monte Vista got a massive performance out of Kaden Mellott, who scored three runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Jeremiah Baumgardner, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3.
Custer County's loss dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Monte Vista, they pushed their record up to 7-3 with that victory, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Custer County will take on Las Animas at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Las Animas will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Custer County surely won't give up without a fight. As for Monte Vista, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Sanford at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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