Roswell has not done well against Artesia recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn’t let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Roswell Coyotes had just enough and edged the Artesia Bulldogs out 10-9. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Roswell.
Jackson McDonald was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Noah Lynn, who went 1-for-5 with three RBI and a double.
On Artesia’s side, Daelon Pacheco was cooking despite his team’s loss, going 3-for-4 with six RBI, a run, and a double. Nye Estrada was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Artesia was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. That’s the most doubles they’ve managed all season.
Roswell pushed their record up to 9-6 with that victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.6 runs per game. As for Artesia, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
Roswell will head out on the road to take on Goddard at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Goddard will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Roswell surely won’t give up without a fight. As for Artesia, they will be playing at home against Carlsbad at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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