Gunnison barely beat Steamboat Springs the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Cowboys never let the Sailors get on the board and left with a 10-0 victory on Friday. The Cowboys' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Jorge Perez
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Jorge Perez was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Nolan Frymoyer and Cesar Marmolejo did most of the damage at the plate: Frymoyer went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI, while Marmolejo went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Those stolen bases were Frymoyer's first of the season. Ethan Pierce was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Gunnison's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Steamboat Springs, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Coming up, Gunnison will take on Meeker at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Steamboat Springs, they will square off against Salida at 1:30 p.m. on Friday. The Spartans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 15 runs per game on average), something the Sailors will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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