By Mitch Bach

Bulls run over Mavs for second straight game

Jun 3, 2019 | 10:19 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB — The Lethbridge Bulls needed one big inning to solidify their second straight blow-out over the Medicine Hat Mavericks.

A six-run sixth frame made easy work for the Bulls in an 11-4 victory over the reigning league champions in front of a packed Athletic Park of 2,019 spectators on Monday night.

Both teams are now .500 on their regular season. The Bulls improve to 3-3, while the Mavs are 2-2 after sustaining their first loss at home.

Nicholas Ankermann and Roger Ryley each batted in three runs, with Ryley, Ty Penner and Kaleb Warden collecting two runs each. 

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Nine of 11 Bulls recorded at least one hit through the game. This comes two days after the Bulls ran over the Mavericks 18-4 at Elks Stadium.

A nightmare sixth inning culminated with a scary scene in the outfield. Julien Ly and John Velasco collided at the center-field warning track attempting to catch a pop fly. Ly’s leg got tangled up on the play, and he was helped off the field by two players after a lengthy delay. He left the game and did not return.

Velasco didn’t need assistance off the field, but also did not return after sustaining an upper-body injury. 

Opening night starting pitcher Jaymon Cervantes took over Velasco’s place in center-field, and first-base Cameron Pope subbed in for Ly in left field.

Before Velasco’s departure, he was a key factor in the Mavericks offence. The Californian left the park for the second consecutive home game, driving in two runs in the fourth inning.

Medicine Hat took a 4-3 lead into the fifth, but could not contain Lethbridge’s hot bats. The Bulls outhit the Mavs 14-5.

For a complete look at the stats, click here.

The Mavericks are now off to Edmonton to open a six-game road trip against the Prospects on Tuesday night (7:05 p.m.).