Baseball Preview: Buena Colts vs. Catalina Foothills Falcons
The Buena Colts will be playing at home against the Catalina Foothills Falcons at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Buena is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
Buena can now show off seven landslide victories after their most recent contest on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 12-6 margin over Desert View. The win was just what Buena needed coming off of a 14-4 defeat in their prior game.
The team relied heavily on Alex Cushman, who went 2-for-4 with two triples, three RBI, and two runs. Nathan Whitworth was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 14 runs the game before, Catalina Foothills was a bit more limited in their match on Friday. They took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Desert View. It was the first time this season that Catalina Foothills let down their fans at home.
Catalina Foothills saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Paden Good, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Buena pushed their record up to 11-10 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. They've been dominating during the matchups in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 8.3 runs. As for Catalina Foothills, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-5.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Buena has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .454. However, it's not like Catalina Foothills struggles in that department as they've averaged .443. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Buena suffered a grim 11-5 defeat to Catalina Foothills in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Will Buena have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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