It was a good run, but Montezuma-Cortez unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Saturday. They fell just short of the Alamosa Mean Moose by a score of 6-5. Montezuma-Cortez was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Alamosa apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played on Saturday.
Easton Pixler was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. Cory Carver was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
On Alamosa's side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tony Griego, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Nelson Arambula, who scored a run while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Montezuma-Cortez's loss dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Alamosa, their victory bumped their record up to 4-13.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Montezuma-Cortez's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Dove Creek at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Montezuma-Cortez is facing Dove Creek at the right time seeing as Dove Creek is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Alamosa, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Centauri at 11:00 a.m.
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