Copper Canyon can now show off seven landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Central Bobcats a 12-0 shutout. The victory was familiar territory for Copper Canyon who now have three in a row.
Max Torres Felix made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Torres Felix was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
In other batting news, Copper Canyon let Gabriel Ruelas and Anthony Acosta Livas loose on the outfield. Ruelas scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Acosta Livas scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Ulysses Encinas, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Copper Canyon's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-4. As for Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-10.
Copper Canyon will look to defend their home field on Friday against Independence at 3:45 p.m. One thing working in Copper Canyon's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three contests. As for Central, they will head out on the road to take on North Canyon at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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