Baseball Preview: Poudre Impalas vs. Monarch Coyotes
The Poudre Impalas will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Monarch Coyotes at 6:00 p.m. Poudre is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
After soaring to a ten-point victory in their last game, Poudre came back down to earth on Tuesday. They fell just short of Loveland by a score of 10-8. It was the first time this season that Poudre let down their fans at home.
Brayden Bay was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits (he also only allowed one walk). Bay has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Bay was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a double.
In other batting news, Ryan Vandever was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Brady Santillanes, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Monarch can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Horizon with a sharp 8-2 win.
Charles Pearce tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over six innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Chase Cowan was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Christian Mittleman was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Poudre's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 4-4. As for Monarch, their victory bumped their record up to 2-4.
Poudre's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's game. Poudre has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Monarch, though, as they've been averaging only 1. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Poudre continue to outrun the ball?
Poudre suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Monarch in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Poudre have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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