After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Gunnison Valley, Monticello was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They skirted past the Dove Creek Bulldogs 15-14. The high-scoring effort was just what Monticello needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Cache Young made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Young has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Young was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Arturo Guitierrez and Camren Carpenter did most of the damage at the plate: Guitierrez scored two runs while going 3-for-5, while Carpenter scored three runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Kooper Nielson, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
On Dove Creek's side, Jonathan Purkat made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a double. Cael Beanland was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Even though they lost, Dove Creek was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with five doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Monticello's win bumped their record up to 4-10. As for Dove Creek, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-10.
Monticello will head out on the road to face off against North Summit at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday. North Summit is coming into the contest with eight straight defeats at home, meaning Monticello will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Dove Creek, they are on the road again on Monday to play Ignacio at 2:00 p.m. Dove Creek has given up an average of 10.5 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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