Woodland Park and Colorado Springs Christian are an even 3-3 against one another since May of 2022, but likely not for long. The Panthers will take on the Lions at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Woodland Park's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Colorado Springs Christian's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Tuesday, Woodland Park made easy work of Florence and carried off a 16-1 victory. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won ten games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Wyatt Stimits
| 04/29/25 vs Florence | 5 |
| 04/14/25 vs Sierra | 3 |
| 05/06/24 vs Colorado Springs Christian | 2 |
| 04/13/24 @ Coronado | 2 |
| 04/29/25 vs Florence | 1 |
Wyatt Stimits made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two triples, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Link Bryden was incredible, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Cody Fries, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with three runs and two RBI.
Woodland Park hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in four consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Colorado Springs Christian entered their tilt with Rocky Ford on Tuesday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They walked away with a 7-2 win over the Meloneers.
Like Woodland Park, Colorado Springs Christian also got a great game from a two-way player: Brody Howland. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Howland has become a key player for Colorado Springs Christian: the team is 3-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-9 otherwise. Howland was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sam Cosner, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles, one stolen base, and one run. Cody Wade was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
Woodland Park is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-2 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games. As for Colorado Springs Christian, their record is now 5-10.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Woodland Park hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .343. However, it's not like Colorado Springs Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .331. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Woodland Park took their win against Colorado Springs Christian in their previous matchup back in March by a conclusive 12-1 score. Do the Panthers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Lions turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
