Green Mountain is a perfect 5-0 against Pomona since April of 2023 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Saturday. The Rams will square off against the Panthers at 11:00 a.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with three losses in a row, Green Mountain turned things around against Littleton on Thursday. They walked away with a 6-1 victory over the Lions.
Sam Desalvo
| 05/01/25 @ Littleton | 3 |
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Sam Desalvo was excellent, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Green Mountain kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Littleton only managed six hits.
Meanwhile, Pomona was not the first on the board on Friday, but they got there more often. They put the hurt on Wheat Ridge with a sharp 12-2 win. The victory continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Farmers: they've now won six in a row.
Brayden Richards made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Pomona got a massive performance out of Spencer Werner, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, one triple, and one run. Another player making a difference was Tavin Caldwell, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Green Mountain's record is now 11-7-1. As for Pomona, their record now sits at 6-12.
Pomona's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Green Mountain has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.1 hits per game. It's a different story for Pomona, though, as they've been averaging 9.1 hits. Given Green Mountain's sizable advantage in that area, the Panthers will need to find a way to close that gap.
Green Mountain skirted past Pomona 7-6 in their previous matchup back in April. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Rams since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
