Mescalero Apache was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 10-6 to the Socorro Warriors. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Mescalero Apache of the 16-8 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Friday.
For Socorro's part, David Gutierrez and Cenyon Scarborough made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Gutierrez struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Meanwhile, Scarborough struck out seven batters over 3.1 innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off only two hits. Gutierrez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Gutierrez went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a triple, while Scarborough scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Alex Amaro was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Angel Perez was another key contributor, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, a triple, and a run.
Mescalero Apache's loss dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Socorro, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-7.
Mescalero Apache will look to defend their home field on Friday against Lordsburg at 4:00 p.m. Lordsburg is coming into the match with nine straight defeats on the road, meaning Mescalero Apache will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Socorro, they will take on Oak Grove Classical Academy at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Socorro is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
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