June 30 2018 The Ruidoso Osos defeated the California City Whiptails 15-6 after scoring 10 runs over the final three innings. Ruidoso outhit California City 14-8 and finished without an error, while the Whiptails also played errorless baseball.
California City built a 6-3 lead through five innings, scoring four times in the third and twice in the fifth. Ruidoso answered with a run in the sixth before breaking the game open with five runs in the eighth and five more in the ninth.
Jesus Grimaldo led Ruidoso with two hits, three runs and five RBI, including two home runs.
Brock Hartley added two hits, two runs, two RBI and a home run, while
Matt Prevosti hit a two-run home run and drove in four.
Nick Wagner also collected two hits and two RBI, and
Dillon Fahr had two hits and two RBI.
Peyton White earned the win for Ruidoso after allowing eight hits and six earned runs in seven innings. He walked two and struck out seven.
Steve Leavitt completed the victory with two scoreless innings and three strikeouts. California City starter
Ty Rowe took the loss after allowing four runs on five hits in five innings, and the Whiptails used four relievers as Ruidoso scored 11 runs in the final four innings.
Nick Snyder hit two home runs for California City and drove in four runs, while
Tino Mention added a solo home run and two RBI. The Whiptails were held scoreless after the fifth inning.
