Dove Creek's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Dolores Bears 7-5. The Bulldogs' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Cael Beanland
| 04/08/25 vs Dolores | 8 |
| 03/14/25 @ Shiprock | 5 |
| 04/04/25 @ Monticello | 3 |
| 03/20/25 @ Non Varsity Opponent | 3 |
| 04/13/24 vs Rangely | 3 |
Cael Beanland made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over 4.2 innings pitched. Those eight strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI. Those RBI marked the first that he brought in this season.
In other batting news, Josh Kibel was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Sheldon Gardner, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Dove Creek's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Dolores, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10.
Dove Creek wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 5-1 victory against Nucla on the 9th. As for Dolores, they will welcome Non Varsity Opponent at 1:00 p.m. on Friday.
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