Cobre was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Silver on Friday. The Indians were the clear victors by a 20-5 margin over the Fighting Colts. Considering the Indians have won three matchups by more than nine runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Ezekiel Rodriguez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
Jesus Lopez
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At the plate, Cobre got a massive performance out of Jesus Lopez, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those three stolen bases gave Lopez a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Adrian Alvarado, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
Cobre always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .565. They are 3-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Cobre's victory bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Silver, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 8-7.
Cobre and Silver will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time the Indians see the field they'll take on Hot Springs at 6:00 p.m. on April 7. As for Silver, their break will end when they face Santa Teresa at 6:00 p.m. on April 6.
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