The Lobos picked up two dominating regular season wins last week beginning with a 17-1 decision over visiting Page on Monday. After Page scored a single run in the top of the first, the Lobos took command of the game with 8 runs in the home half of the opening frame. They added 2 more in the second, then put the game out of reach with 7 runs in the fourth inning to win the game in five innings.
Snowflake pounded out 21 hits in the game with five of those going for doubles. Edge Bryant was 3 for 4 with a double. Kyler Matthews also went 3 for 4 with a double. Jaxon Merrill was 2 for 4 with a double. Daxon Wahl went 3 for 4 with a double. Tate Matthews went 2 for 4 with a double. Graham Bawden went 2 for 4; Curtis Hollom, 2 for 3; Kasen Rogers, 1 for 1; and Nate Hall went 3 for 3.
Kyler Matthews worked five innings on the hill. He allowed just 1 run on 3 hits and amassed 13 strikeouts.
Thursday, the Lobos traveled to St. Johns where they defeated the Redskins in a 12-0 five-inning shutout win. The Lobos scored once in the first, then opened the game up with 4 in the second and 5 more in the third. They scored their final 2 runs in the fourth.
Hall, Tai Bawden and Merrill combined to pitch five hitless innings with 10 total strikeouts and only 2 walks.
At the plate Hall went 2 for 4; Kyler Matthews, 2 for 3; Graham Bawden, 1 for 3 with a double; Rogers, 1 for 2; Merrill, 1 for 2; Ryker Skousen, 1 for 1; Julian Barrera, 1 for 2; and Tate Matthews went 1 for 4 with a double.
This week the Lobos will host Show Low on the 24th, then travel to Show Low on the 26th. Next week they face Blue Ridge twice.
Snowflake is 6-2-1 overall heading into this week’s action.
