Posted: Feb 20, 2024
The Westcliff baseball team was able to win the doubleheader against the Bethesda University Flames, 7-5 and 5-1.
In the third game of the series, the Warriors weren't as lucky as they fell 8-3 to bring their record to (5-8).
Starting pitcher Eddie Rios was one of the stars in game one as he pitched five innings and struck out eight batters.
Kyle Douphner came in as a reliever, pitched two innings, and struck out four batters.
Everything came together for the Warriors in the bottom of the eighth inning as they were down 5-3.
Micah Wallette singled to left field which brought in 2 RBIs to even up the score 5-5.
One batter later Zane Parmenter was able to get to first after an error from the first basemen which allowed for 2 RBIs.
Westcliff took the lead 7-5 and Sergio Cazares was able to close out the first game after a ground out.
In game two, the Warriors went up an early 2-0 in the bottom of the first inning.
In the bottom of the fourth, Antonio Diaz slugged one out of the park on left field to put Westcliff up 4-0.
Bethesda scored their only run in the top of the eighth but it didn't lead to any further damage as the Warriors took the game 5-1.
The third game wasn't the prettiest for the Warriors as they fell 8-3 in a game that was filled with uncharacteristic errors.
Antonio Diaz went 2-for-3.
Caleb Castanchoa finished 3-for-5 with one run scored.
The Warriors utilized their bullpen to determine which pitchers would be available to face conference opponents.
Up next, they will visit Benedictine Mesa, on Friday, February 23rd.
This will be the first conference opponent for the Warriors.
