ALAMOSA, Colo. – The Grizzlies opened up Pod Weekend action on Friday with a pitching dual that saw the Grizzlies come out on top of the Regis Rangers for their fifth win of the season on Friday. The Grizzlies behind a stellar complete-game showing by
Alfredo Villa, pulled out a 5-2 win
The Grizzlies jumped on the board first with a two run double by Mike Bathauer in the bottom of the first inning. The Rangers cut the score in half in the top of the fourth inning with a single and then tied the game in the top of the sixth inning. The Grizzlies respond with a run in the bottom of the sixth inning with a single by Orlando Romero that scored Matt Bathauer. Mike Bathauer added onto the lead with a solo homerun to right center. Chase Dixon also had a single that platted Jace Wytulka in the same inning.
The Grizzlies started right-handed pitcher Alfredo Villa. He put the team on his back and threw a complete game on 96 pitches. He recorded one earned run on five strikeouts and zero walks. He now brings his record to 4-2.
Up Next: The Grizzlies will continue the pod weekend with a nine inning game against the 10th ranked Colorado Mesa University tomorrow with the first pitch being at 10. The Grizzlies will start right handed pitcher
Cutter Smith.
