{"id":33668,"date":"2023-06-01T21:20:41","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T03:20:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/broncos-dodgers-pick-up-first-wins-in-city-league-season\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T02:12:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T08:12:04","slug":"broncos-dodgers-pick-up-first-wins-in-city-league-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/broncos-dodgers-pick-up-first-wins-in-city-league-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Broncos, Dodgers pick up first wins in city league season"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Kirtland
Kirtland Broncos Zander Sanchez returns to the dugout after scoring the first run for the team in the bottom of the second inning of a Connie Mack City League game against the NWNM Elite, Wednesday, May 31 at Ricketts Park.<\/span>Steven Bortstein<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

FARMINGTON \u2013 The Shiprock Dodgers and Kirtland Broncos opened up the 2023 Connie Mack city league season on a winning note Wednesday night at Ricketts Park.<\/p>\n

The Dodgers beat the NWNM Elite by a final of 7-3 in the second game of a twin bill for the Elite, while the Broncos scored a 5-3 win in the earlier contest.<\/p>\n

The Broncos were led by Zander Sanchez, who not only scored the first run of the game after crossing the plate from third on a passed ball, but also pitched effectively from the mound as the team earned its first win of the campaign.<\/p>\n

\"Kirtland
Kirtland Broncos Demusico Edcitty makes a great catch in front of the NWNM Elite dugout to end the top half of the second inning of a Connie Mack City League game, Wednesday, May 31 at Ricketts Park.<\/span>Steven Bortstein<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

The Broncos scored three times in the bottom half of the second inning, giving the team an insurmountable lead. Sanchez, who walked to lead off the inning, later stole second and third base before scoring on the errant throw from Elite pitcher Jaten Pousson.<\/p>\n

Sanchez was effective on the mound, despite being relatively new to the position, limiting damage to only a few runs in the victory.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s a multisport athlete who had never pitched before this season,\u201d said Broncos coach Isaiah Valdez. \u201cWe didn\u2019t have enough pitching so I put him on the mound. We found a guy who go in and throw strikes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kirtland (1-0) will be back in action Thursday at 7:40 p.m. at Ricketts Park where they will face the 505 Patriots Black.<\/p>\n

\"N|WNM
N|WNM Elite's Jaten Pousson gets ready to deliver a pitch in the bottom of the second inning against the Kirtland Broncos of a Connie Mack City League game, Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Ricketts Park.<\/span>Steven Bortstein<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

Shiprock, led by pitcher Shaydin Tsosie, scored its first win of the season in a 7-3 win Wednesday night over the Elite, who are still in search of their first win of the season.<\/p>\n

The Dodgers overcame a slow start on its way to the win, something head coach Darren Kenneth chalked up to early inning jitters.<\/p>\n

\u201cNervousness got to us in the first inning,\u201d Kenneth said. \u201cFrom that point on, we wanted to see where we are as a team and a unit.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tsosie overcame the early trouble and earned the victory for the Dodgers (1-0).<\/p>\n

\u201c(Tsosie) did a great job for us in his first outing,\u201d Kenneth said. \u201cOn defense, we stayed solid with him on the mound.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Dodgers will return to action on Friday, June 9 for a doubleheader against the 505 Panthers and a second game of the season against the Elite.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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