Kiowa was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 14-4 loss at the hands of the Dolores Huerta Prep Scorpions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Kiowa of the 1-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in June of 2021.
Kiowa saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Myles Erker, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Thade Montgomery, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Dolores Huerta Prep's side, Joshua Maestas made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Maestas has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Maestas was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Anthony Ruybal, who scored four runs and stole six bases while going 3-for-4. Cameron Stringfellow was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Kiowa's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Dolores Huerta Prep, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kiowa will take on Evangel Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Evangel Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11 runs per game this season. As for Dolores Huerta Prep, they will be playing at home against Fowler at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams will come into the matchup having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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