Baseball Preview: Las Animas Trojans vs. Cheyenne Wells Tigers
The Las Animas Trojans will play host again on Friday to welcome the Cheyenne Wells Tigers, where first pitch is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Saturday, Las Animas didn't have quite enough to beat Peyton and fell 3-2. The loss was Las Animas' first of the season.
Las Animas saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Braydon Ortiz, who went 3-for-4 with a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Kree Wallace, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Cheyenne Wells fell victim to Simla and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They suffered a rough 11-0 loss at the hands of the Cubs. The contest marked that first time this season in which Cheyenne Wells was not able to get on the board.
Having lost for the first time this season, Las Animas fell to 3-1. As for Cheyenne Wells, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Las Animas has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .444. However, it's not like Cheyenne Wells struggles in that department as they've averaged .432. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Las Animas skirted past Cheyenne Wells 3-2 when the teams last played back in April of 2022. Will Las Animas repeat their success, or does Cheyenne Wells have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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