Coronado's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They skirted past the Cortez Colts 12-11. The Dons' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Alexander Bustamante
| 03/27/25 vs Cortez | 4 |
| 03/25/25 @ Cortez | 1 |
| 03/21/25 vs Shadow Mountain | 3 |
| 03/19/25 @ Highland Prep West | 1 |
| 03/01/25 @ ALA - Anthem South | 1 |
| + 5 more games |
The team relied heavily on Alexander Bustamante, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in February of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Diego Torres, who went 3-for-5 with three doubles, four RBI, and one stolen base.
Bustamante wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Coronado kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive contests.
Coronado's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-8. As for Cortez, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-8-1 record this season.
Coronado will square off against Yuma at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Yuma will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Coronado surely won't give up without a fight. As for Cortez, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 7-4 loss against Washington on the 28th.
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