The Ponderosa Mustangs will face off against the Castle View Sabercats at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Castle View will challenge a team with plenty of momentum: Ponderosa extended their winning streak to three on Monday. Everything went the Mustangs' way against Highlands Ranch as they made off with a 19-9 victory.
Kyle Redman
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Kyle Redman looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ethan Alejo, who went 3-for-6 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Isai Santaella was another key player, going 1-for-5 with one home run and four RBI.
Ponderosa lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Castle View faced Regis Jesuit in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Sabercats came up short against the Raiders, falling 17-10. The Sabercats have struggled against the Raiders recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost meeting.
Derek Gordon was cooking despite his team's loss, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Samuel Harry, who went 2-for-4 with three runs and one stolen base.
Ponderosa's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-6. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Castle View, their loss dropped their record down to 15-6.
Wednesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Ponderosa hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .328. However, it's not like Castle View struggles in that department as they've averaged .352. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
