Panthers
| 04/04/25 vs Smoky Hill | 17-5 |
| 03/29/25 vs Taos | 14-4 |
| 03/28/25 @ Aztec | 9-6 |
| 03/27/25 @ Valencia | 13-3 |
| 03/25/25 @ Montrose | 13-2 |
| + 2 more games |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Montezuma-Cortez). They blew past the Smoky Hill Buffaloes 17-5 on Friday. The victory was familiar territory for the Panthers, who have now won seven matches in a row.
Jaris McDonald was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cory Carver, who went 4-for-5 with one home run, seven RBI, and four runs. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Darren Daves, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances.
Montezuma-Cortez's win bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Smoky Hill, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
Montezuma-Cortez has already played their next game, an 18-17 loss against Glenwood Springs on the 4th. As for Smoky Hill, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 14-4 victory against Strasburg on the 5th.
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