Snowflake’s Lobos Go 2-1 In Busy Week On The Diamond

By Greg Perkins
   The Lobos picked up two wins against just one loss last week, but more important, one of those wins was their conference opener.
   Snowflake started the week on a sour note, suffering a 10-7 home field loss to Window Rock. Utilizing some younger pitchers, Coach Aaron Huish’s squad gave up a three-run lead in the final two innings.
   One run in the bottom of the first got the game started on the right foot, but when the Scouts scored twice in the top of the second they showed they came to play. The Lobos answered with two in the home half of the second, but three more by the Scouts in the third gave the visitors a 4-3 lead. That lead held up until the bottom of the fifth, where Snowflake was able to overtake Window Rock with two runs. Two more in the sixth appeared to give Snowflake a big enough lead, but the Scouts didn’t back down and tied the game in the top of the seventh at 7-7. After holding Snowflake, the Scouts scored three in the top of the eighth to get the three-run win.
   Snowflake had 10 hits, but made five errors and left nine on base, which hurt the cause.
   “Give credit to Window Rock; they are not a bad team and they were able to beat us. We did pitch some young pitchers trying to save our arms for later in the season, but they still played well,” said Coach Huish.
   Trevor Reddick went one for one at the plate. Tyler Byars was two for three with a triple, an RBI and two runs scored. Cody Hoopes went one for three, doubled and picked up an RBI. Nick Reidhead was one for three with an RBI and scored once. Blake Peterson went one for three. Logan Rogers went one for four with a double, an RBI, stole three bases and scored a run. Kyle Larson was one for four, scored a run and stole a base. Robby Martindale went one for four and scored. Cody Overley went one for four with a walk and stole a base. Chase Jones walked and scored a run.
   Byars took the loss on the mound, working just one inning. He faced 10 batters, gave up three runs, none earned, on one hit with two walks and had one strike out. Reidhead started the game with a no deci-sion. He faced 22 batters, gave up four runs, one earned, on four hits with four strike outs and two walks. Overley also pitched one inning, faced 10 batters and gave up three runs, one earned, with one hit, three walks and had two strike outs.
Window Rock 022 000 33    10
Snowflake       120 022 00      7
   The Lobos returned to the win column last Thursday with a 14-8 road win at St. Johns.
   A five-run second inning and four runs in the seventh were enough to offset three St. Johns runs in the third and consistent scoring with runs in the fourth through seventh innings.
   Fourteen seemed to be the key number for the Lobos as they had 14 runs on 14 hits and left 14 runners stranded on base. They made seven errors in the game.
   Reddick picked up the win working three innings. He faced 19 batters, gave up five runs, one earned, with four hits, five walks and two strike outs. Tarrin Tanner also worked three innings, facing 16 batters. He gave up three runs, one earned, with three hits and had five strike outs.
   At the plate Martindale went three for five with a home run, two RBIs, scored twice and stole a base. Reidhead went two for four with three RBIs and scored a run. Tanner helped himself, going one for two, scored a run and had an RBI. Larson went one for two and scored twice. Jones went one for two and scored. Overley went two for five with a triple, an RBI and scored twice. Hoopes went two for five with a double, three runs scored, an RBI and stole a base. Rogers was one for three, stole a base, scored a run and had an RBI. Byars went one for four, stole a base and scored. Reddick went zero for two with a sacrifice.
Snowflake            051 211 4 14
St. Johns               103 111 1   8
   On Friday the Lobos opened 3A East conference play at home against Round Valley.
   The Elks came ready to play and scored four in the top of the first inning, but the Lobos answered right back with a pair of runs in the bottom of the first. Snowflake edged closer with a run in the second, then tied the game with a run in the bottom of the fourth. Snowflake opened up the game with four runs in the fifth and six more in the seventh to secure the 14-8 league win.
   The Lobos continued to swing hot bats, pounding out 13 hits. They made two errors and left 11 runners stranded.
   Larson had a big day, going four for five with a double, a stolen base, scored a run and collected four RBIs. Overley went two for four, scored twice, had one RBI and stole a base. Reidhead went two for five with two singles, two RBIs and scored twice. Peterson went one for three and scored twice. Byars went one for three. Martindale went one for four. Jones walked twice and scored two runs. Reddick scored twice. Hoopes went zero for four, but had a sacrifice RBI.
   On the hill, Sheldon Mitchell picked up the win. He worked all seven innings, faced 35 batters, gave up eight runs, six earned, with nine hits. He had five walks and three strike outs.
Round Valley    400 002 2     8
Snowflake         210 146 x    14
   “We had a lot of hits in the last two games. We have been able to put the ball in play, and put pressure on the defense. The guys are continuing to work hard heading into conference play. We expect tough games this week against Winslow and Holbrook, so hopefully we can head to our spring break with some momentum,” added Coach Huish.
   After hosting Alchesay on Tuesday, the Lobos will head to Winslow today (March 19), then host Hol-brook on Friday, March 21. After a week off for spring break they face the Roadrunners again, this time on Friday, March 28, in Holbrook.