Cordova can now show off five landslide victories after their most recent contest on Monday. They were the clear victor by an 8-2 margin over the Grant Pacers. The win was just what Cordova needed coming off of a 17-0 defeat in their prior game.
Levi Nyberg was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 15 over seven innings pitched. Nyberg has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Nyberg was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with five stolen bases and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bro Ahlstrom, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Gabriel Bargas was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Like Cordova, Grant also got a great game from a two-way player: Niko Hernandez. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. Hernandez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3.
Hernandez wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Rob Cortez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Cordova's victory bumped their record up to 5-6-1. As for Grant, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.
Cordova will challenge Pioneer at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Cordova has given up an average of 6.2 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Grant, they will challenge Union Mine at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Grant has given up an average of 8.3 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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