After losing to Denver East the last time they met, Westminster decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Westminster Wolves had just enough and edged the Denver East Angels out 6-5. The win made it back-to-back victories for Westminster.
Robert Atencio was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Atencio has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Atencio was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
In other batting news, Westminster let Adrian Moreno and Luis Mujica loose on the outfield. Moreno scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Mujica scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Moreno has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
On Denver East's side, Henry O'Rear was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Titus Dokes was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Westminster's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-8. As for Denver East, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-9.
Westminster will head out on the road to square off against George Washington at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Westminster is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season. As for Denver East, they will be playing at home against Kennedy at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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