Baseball Recap: La Junta Victorious

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Silver Creek, La Junta was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They walked away with a 9-5 win over the Hoehne Farmers. That's more bragging rights for the Tigers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Raif Robinson

Runs Batted In (Career)

03/28/26 vs Hoehne	2
03/27/26 vs Silver Creek	1
03/26/26 vs Fort Morgan	1
03/12/26 @ Canon City	1
03/27/25 vs Hoehne	1

Raif Robinson was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jacoby Herrera, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.

La Junta 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 three consecutive matchups.

La Junta's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Hoehne, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6-1.

Coming up, La Junta will be playing in front of their home fans against Pueblo Centennial at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Hoehne, they are taking a road trip to square off against Rocky Ford at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.