Cimarron is 0-9 against Melrose since April of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Cimarron Rams have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome the Melrose Buffaloes at 2:00 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Cimarron is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Monday, just like they did against Logan (and have done all season long). Cimarron was the clear victor by a 14-8 margin over Logan on Friday. Cimarron's victory was all the more impressive since Logan was averaging only 3.41 runs allowed on the season.
Urijah Martinez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Martinez was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dylan Atzberger, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Taven Martinez, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Melrose sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 win over Grady on Thursday.
Like Cimarron, Melrose also got a great game from a two-way player: Josiah Roybal. On the mound, he tossed six innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. Roybal was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cy Draper, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Gray Brandon was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Cimarron's victory bumped their record up to 4-7. As for Melrose, their win bumped their record up to 9-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Cimarron has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Melrose struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.4. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Cimarron might still be hurting after the 11-4 defeat they got from Melrose when the teams last played last Friday. Will Cimarron have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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