Ignacio scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 38-17 margin over the Dove Creek Bulldogs. Considering Ignacio has won four matches by more than ten runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Ignacio got a massive performance out of Gabe Archuleta, who got on base in six of his eight plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and five RBI. Another player making a difference was Ambrose Valdez, who scored five runs and stole three bases while getting on base in five of his eight plate appearances.
On Dove Creek's side, Taber Dejane and Cael Beanland stepped up to the plate in a big way. Dejane went 2-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base, while Beanland scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Dejane is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Liam Hassell, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Even though they lost, Dove Creek kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The win (which was Ignacio's fifth in a row) raised their record to 6-4. As for Dove Creek, they dropped their record down to 5-7 with that loss, which was their fifth straight at home.
Ignacio will take on Bayfield at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Bayfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.3 runs per game this season. As for Dove Creek, they will head out on the road to face off against Nucla at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Dove Creek is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.6 runs per game this season.
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