The Buena Vista Demons will square off against the Platte Canyon Huskies at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Buena Vista has given up an average of 7.9 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Buena Vista and Manitou Springs, and Manitou Springs kept the tradition alive. The Demons came up short against the Mustangs on Saturday, falling 11-4. The Demons have struggled against the Mustangs recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost meeting.
Julian Lopez-Olsen made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season.
Meanwhile, Platte Canyon had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on South Park with a sharp 13-4 win on Friday.
Jacob Haase and Braylon Spodyak did most of the damage at the plate: Haase got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Spodyak went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four runs, and two stolen bases. Those three hits gave Spodyak a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jerod Horta, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Platte Canyon was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .435. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Platte Canyon's victory bumped their record up to 4-12. As for Buena Vista, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-11.
Wednesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Buena Vista has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .441. However, it's not like Platte Canyon struggles in that department as they've averaged .457. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
