RENO — In the first tournament of the season, the Elko baseball team opened with a 1-3 mark during the Mike Bearman Memorial, in Reno.
The Indians dropped a 12-2 contest to McQueen in its season opener on Friday, following with a 17-0 shutout loss to Reno.
On Saturday, Elko notched its first win of the year with a 6-5 victory over Division 3A North foe North Valleys — coming in a non-league game — but the Indians capped the road trip with a 10-0 less to Damonte Ranch.
Versus McQueen
Against the Lancers, the Indians fell behind 8-0 — allowing two runs in the home half of the first, four in the third and two more in the fourth — Elko scoring its only two runs of the contest in the top of the fifth inning on a two-RBI single by junior Jake Zeller that drove in seniors Race Steensen and Tallohn Still.
McQueen added four runs in the bottom of the fifth for a 12-2 victory.
Zeller’s two-RBI base knock was Elko’s only hit of the ballgame — finishing 1-for-3 — the Indians hitting 1-for-16 as a team.
Junior Alex Perez stole a base.
Elko pitching: (L) Lincoln Ratliff 3 IP 6 H 6 R 5 ER 2 BB 1 K, Parker Chamberlain 1 IP 2 H 2 R 2 ER 1 BB 0 K, Luis Lopez 1/3 IP 1 H 3 R 3 ER 1 BB 1 K, Miguel Rivera 1/3 IP 3 H 1 R 1 ER 0 BB 1 K.
Elko batting: Zeller 1-3.
ELKO — 000 02 — 2 1 5
MCQUEEN — 204 24 — 12—-
Versus Reno
Against the Huskies, the Indians were blanked 17-0.
In Elko’s stats, no player was credited with a hit in 16 at-bats — sophomore Nick Collie drawing a walk.
Elko pitching: (L) Cutler Macias 2-1/3 IP 6 H 7 R 5 ER 3 BB 2 K, Kaiden Cervantes 1 IP 4 H 4 R 3 ER 1 BB 2 K, Kason Lesbo 1/3 IP 5 H 6 R 6 ER 1 BB 1 K.
Versus North Valleys
Against the Panthers — a team the Indians will see at least two more times — Elko came from behind for a 6-5 victory.
The Panthers jumped to a 2-0 lead in the top of the second, but the Indians bounced back with a three-run frame in the home half.
Neither team scored in the third or fourth innings, but North Valleys went to the high side with a three-run effort in the top of the fifth.
In the bottom half, the Indians once again found a positive response with a two-run frame and tied the game 5-5.
Elko’s pitching and defense did their part in the top of the sixth with a scoreless effort, and Elko walked off with an RBI single by junior Lincoln Ratliff.
Four Elko batters notched two hits apiece.
Cervantes finished a perfect 2-for-2 and provided pop — nailing a double and tagging a home run — pacing Elko with two RBIs and two runs scored.
Still batted 2-for-3 with a double with an RBI and scored a run, senior Rolando Acosta (2-for-3) and Collie (2-for-4) each scoring a run — Collie adding a stolen base.
Ratliff finished 1-for-4 with the game-winning RBI, junior Luke Blair was 1-for-3 and Zeller drove in a run without a hit — Perez rounding out the offense with a run.
Elko pitching: (W) Sterling Ferguson 2-1/3 IP 1 H 0 R 0 ER 0 BB 2 K, Collie 4-1/3 IP 6 H 5 R 0 ER 0 BB 4 K.
Elko batting: Cervantes 2-3, Still 2-3, Acosta 2-3, Collie 2-4, Blair 1-3, Ratliff 1-4. 2B: Cervantes, Still. HR: Cervantes.
NORTH VALLEYS — 020 030 — 5—-
ELKO — 030 021 — 6 (10) 7
Versus Damonte Ranch
Elko never found the scoreboard in its tournament finale against Damonte Ranch, the Mustangs cruising to a 10-0 shutout win.
The Mustangs scored a run in the bottom of the first, another in the third and blew the lid off with an eight-run frame in the sixth.
Blair led Elko with a pair of hits, the Indians gaining a single each from Ratliff, Cervantes and Lesbo and a stolen base by Zeller.
Elko pitching: (L) Jaren Gillespie 4 IP 3 H 2 R 1 ER 3 BB 1 K, Cervantes 1 IP 0 R 0 ER 1 BB 0 K, Acosta 1 IP 8 H 8 ER 2 BB 0 K.
Elko batting: Blair 2-3, Cervantes 1-2, Lesbo 1-2, Ratliff 1-3.
ELKO — 000 000 — 0 5 2
DAMONTE RANCH — 101 008 — (10)—-
Up Next
The Indians will play a doubleheader at 3 p.m. MST on Thursday, in Mountain Home, Idaho.
Elko will play its home and league openers in a doubleheader versus two-time reigning state champion Truckee at 10 a.m. Saturday, at Upper Kump Field.
Race Steensen
Race Steensen
No. 1
Outfielder
Senior
Rolando Acosta
Rolando Acosta
No. 2
Infielder, Pitcher
Senior
Cutler Macias
Cutler Macias
No. 3
Infielder, Pitcher
Senior
Nick Collie
Nick Collie
No. 4
Infielder, Pitcher
Sophomore
Lincoln Ratliff
Lincoln Ratliff
No. 5
Infielder, Pitcher
Junior
David Heard
David Heard
No. 6
Pitcher
Junior
Luis Lopez
Luis Lopez
No. 7
Outfielder, Pitcher
Junior
Kaiden Cervantes
Kaiden Cervantes
No. 8
Outfielder, Pitcher
Junior
Alex Perez
Alex Perez
No. 9
Outfielder, Pitcher
Junior
Parker Chamberlain
Parker Chamberlain
No. 10
First Baseman, Pitcher
Junior
Luke Blair
Luke Blair
No. 11
Catcher
Junior
Jaren Gillespie
Jaren Gillespie
No. 12
Catcher, Pitcher
Senior
Sterling Ferguson
Sterling Ferguson
No. 13
Infielder, Pitcher
Sophomore
Jake Zeller
Jake Zeller
No. 14
Outfielder, Pitcher
Junior
Kason Lesbo
Kason Lesbo
No. 15
First Baseman, Pitcher
Sophomore
Tallohn Still
Tallohn Still
No. 18
First Baseman, Designated Hitter
Senior
Cooper Jones
This photo illustration shows Elko's Cooper Jones stealing third base on April 13, 2019, against Spring Creek, at Upper Kump Field. Jones earned a 1st-Team All-State selection in center field and closed his career as the Indians' all-time leader in hits and stolen bases, racking up 126 knocks and 82 steals. He tied his own school record for steals in a season with 30 swipes.
Colby Tiner
Elko's Colby Tiner prepares to deal on March 22, 2019, against South Tahoe in the first game of a doubleheader at Upper Kump Field. Tiner threw only 80 pitches and allowed just two hits in a complete-game, seven-inning shutout with four strikeouts and no walks. Tiner earned a 1st-Team All-League and 2nd-Team All-State selection on the mound, tying for the 3A North high with eight wins against just one loss.
Kohl McIntosh
Elko's Kohl McIntosh nails a pinch-hit, three-RBI triple in the the bottom of the sixth inning of the first game of a doubleheader on March 26 , 2019, against North Valleys, at Upper Kump Field. The Indians came from behind for an 8-4 victory and blew out the Panthers 19-4 in the second contest for a series sweep. After taking over in right field due to an injury, McIntosh tied for the best defensive season in school history with a perfect fielding percentage and did damage with his bat en route to a 2nd-Team All-League selection.
Rolando Acosta
Elko's Rolando Acosta, right, ends the second inning with a dive back to the base after catching a line drive for an unassisted double play against Fallon, on May 11, 2019, at Upper Kump Field. The Indians built a 6-0 lead but allowed 10 runs with two outs in the bottom of the fifth, Elko falling 10-6 and ending the Indians' streak of four-consecutive trips to the state tournament.
Carter Alvarado
Elko's Carter Alvarado strikes out the final batter against South Tahoe with the bases loaded on May 10, 2019, at Upper Kump Field, sealing a 5-3 victory.
Lincoln Ratliff
Elko's Lincoln Ratliff slides into third base for a three-run triple in the bottom of the third inning on May 10, 2019, against North Valleys, at Upper Kump Field, opening a seven-run frame for the Indians. Elko won the game 12-7.
Kaleb Martinez
Elko's Kaleb Martinez makes a diving stop at third base against South Tahoe, on May 9, 2019, at Upper Kump Field. The Indians won the first-round regional game by a final score of 7-5.
Brycen Kelly
Elko's Brycen Kelly lines a single to center field in the first game of a doubleheader against Fernley, on May 4, 2019, at Upper Kump Field. Kelly finished 4-for-5 on the day with two RBIs, but the Indians lost their senior day twin bill by scores of 7-4 and 13-6.
Cooper Jones
Elko's Cooper Jones rounds second base for a stand-up triple in the first game of a doubleheader against Fernley, on May 4, 2019, at Upper Kump Field. He scored from third on a passed ball.
Rolando Acosta
Elko's Rolando Acosta drills a two-RBI triple in the bottom of the fifth inning against Fernley, on May 3, 2019, at Upper Kump Field. Elko walked off with a 10-run win of 11-1.
Christian Quintana
Elko's Christian Quintana scores the game-clinching run in the bottom of the fifth inning against Fernley, on May 3, 2019, at Upper Kump Field, crossing on a two-run triple by Rolando Acosta.
Cooper Jones
Elko's Cooper Jones steals third base on April 13, 2019, against Spring Creek, at Upper Kump Field.
Kohl McIntosh
Elko's Kohl McIntosh heads for third base and scores a run on a two-RBI single by Austyn Marin in the first game of a doubleheader on April 13, 2019, against Spring Creek, at Upper Kump Field. McIntosh hit 2-for-2 with a run scored and stole a base in the Indians' 7-4 win.
Austyn Marin
Elko's Austyn Marin hits a two-RBI single in the first game of a doubleheader on April 13, 2019, against Spring Creek, at Upper Kump Field. The Indians clinched the series with a 7-4 victory.
Cooper Jones
Elko's Cooper Jones tags a two-out, two-RBI single to center field in the bottom of the fourth inning against Spring Creek, on April 12, 2019, at Upper Kump Field. He finished 2-for-3 with two RBIs and two runs scored. The Indians broke a tie in the Division 3A North standings with a 10-2 victory.
Austyn Marin
Elko's Austyn Marin makes a throw for a groundout on March 29, 2019, against Dayton, at Upper Kump Field.
Cooper Jones
Elko's Cooper Jones runs for third base on March 30, 2019, against Dayton, at Upper Kump Field.
Brycen Kelly
Elko pitcher Brycen Kelly winds up during the morning contest of a doubleheader against Dayton, on March 30, 2019, at Upper Kump Field. Kelly allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits with six strikeouts and two walks over seven innings – holding the Dust Devils scoreless for the final five frames for a 7-3 victory. The Indians swept the series with a 9-2 win in the finale.
Kaleb Martinez
Elko's Kaleb Martinez drills an RBI double during the bottom of the fourth inning in the morning contest of a doubleheader against Dayton, on March 30, 2019, at Upper Kump Field. He finished 2-for-4 with a triple, a double, two RBIs and a run scored. For the series, he hit 6-for-11 with three doubles and a triple and scored two runs.
Austyn Marin
Elko's Austyn Marin slides around a tag attempt for a triple in the first game of a doubleheader against Dayton, on March 30, 2019, at Upper Kump Field. In the series, he finished 5-for-10 with a triple, two RBIs and two runs scored.
Christian Quintana
Elko's Christian Quintana lays down a sacrifice bunt in the bottom of the seventh inning against Dayton, on March 29, 2019, at Upper Kump Field. The bunt advanced Lincoln Ratliff, who scored the eventual game-winning run, to second base.
Rolando Acosta
Elko's Rolando Acosta steals third base against Dayton, on March 29, 2019, at Upper Kump Field. He hit 2-for-3 and scored a run.
Carter Alvarado
Elko's Carter Alvarado throws a versus Dayton, on Mardh 29, 2019, at Upper Kump Field. He went six innings and allowed two runs on six hits with a strikeout and no free passes.
Lincoln Ratliff
After fouling off four pitches with two strikes, Elko's Lincoln Ratliff wins a nine-pitch battle in the bottom of the seventh inning with a line drive up the middle against Dayton, on March 29, 2019, at Upper Kump Field. Ratliff scored the game-winning run on a walk-off infield single by senior Cooper Jones for a 3-2 victory.
Brycen Kelly
Elko's Brycen Kelly deals a pitch to North Valleys in the first game of a doubleheader on March 26, 2019, at Upper Kump Field.
Lincoln Ratliff
Elko's Lincoln Ratliff slides into third base for a three-RBI triple on March 26, 2019, during the second game of a twin bill versus North Valleys, at Upper Kump Field.
Colby Tiner
Elko pitcher Colby Tiner reaches back for an offering during the second game of a doubleheader against North Valleys, on March 26, 2019, at Upper Kump Field.
Carter Alvarado
Elko's Carter Alvarado hits a line drive to left field during the second game of a doubleheader with North Valleys, on March 26, 2019, at Upper Kump Field.
Austyn Marin
Elko's Austyn Marin thumps an RBI single up the middle versus North Valleys, on March 25, 2019, at Upper Kump Field. Marin hit 2-for-3 and led the Indians with two RBIs and two runs scored.
Lincoln Ratliff
Elko's Lincoln Ratliff drives a ball on a line against North Valleys, on March 25, 2019, at Upper Kump Field. He finished 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored.
Kaleb Martinez
Elko pitcher Kaleb Martinez strikes out the first batter of the ballgame against North Valleys, on March 25, 2019, at Upper Kump Field. Over six innings, he allowed one run on five hits and struck out five batters against two walks. The Indians beat the Panthers 6-2.
Brycen Kelly
Elko first baseman Brycen Kelly ends the top half of the second inning against South Tahoe with a catch along the fence in foul ground on March 23, 2019, at Upper Kump Field.
Kaleb Martinez
Eko third baseman Kaleb Martinez prepares to apply a tag to South Tahoe's Eric Vasser from a throw by catcher Luke Blair in the top of the second inning on March 23, 2019, at Upper Kump Field.
Rolando Acosta
Elko's Rolando Acosta drives a triple to center field in the bottom of the second inning with two outs against South Tahoe, on March 23, 2019, at Upper Kump Field. He scored the Indians' only run of the game on a base knock by Christian Quintana.
Cooper Jones
Elko's Cooper Jones is lifted by his teammates following the second game of a doubleheader against South Tahoe, on Mach 22, 2019, at Upper Kump Field. Jones' infield single scored Austyn Marin for the walk-off winner, the Indians sweeping the twin bill with a 9-8 victory.
