Baseball Preview: Golden Demons vs. Pueblo County Hornets
The Golden Demons are on the road again on Friday to play the Pueblo County Hornets at 10:00 a.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Golden is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 15-5 margin over Palisade. The result was nothing new for Golden, who have now won 15 matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Golden let Braeden McCarroll and Luca Casali loose on the outfield. McCarroll went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Casali got on base in all four of his plate appearances with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Brody McBroom, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Pueblo County scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 17-15 win over Windsor. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Pueblo County.
Pueblo County also got a great performance from JJ Barger as he pitched 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, Julian Reyes and Donovan Walsh did most of the damage at the plate: Reyes went 4-for-5 with three RBI, a triple, and a double, while Walsh scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-5. Parker Hankins was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Golden's victory bumped their record up to 26-3. As for Pueblo County, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 22-6 record this season.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Golden has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .464. However, it's not like Pueblo County struggles in that department as they've averaged .457. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Golden's way against Pueblo County in their previous meeting back in March of 2019 as Golden made off with a 10-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Golden since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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