
Grizzlies
03/18/25 vs Colorado Springs Christian | 16 |
03/29/25 vs Thornton | 15 |
04/10/25 vs Palmer | 13 |
04/22/25 @ Harrison | 11 |
04/08/25 @ Palmer | 8 |
After losing to Harrison the last time they met, Mesa Ridge decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Grizzlies put the hurt on the Panthers with a sharp 12-1 win on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Grizzlies, who have now won five games by eight runs or more so far this season.
Gabriel Montijo made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Mesa Ridge is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-10 otherwise. Montijo was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Ozcar Walker and Zander Iwanski did most of the damage at the plate: Walker went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double, while Iwanski went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and two RBI. Mesa Ridge is undefeated when Walker posts three or more RBI, but 3-10 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Brandon Bittner, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs.
Mesa Ridge kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Mesa Ridge's record now sits at 6-10. As for Harrison, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 11 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Mesa Ridge will have a chance to go back-to-back against Harrison: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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