The Basalt Longhorns will face off against the Glenwood Springs Demons at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Basalt has given up an average of 6.8 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Delta hit Basalt with a five-run first inning on Saturday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Longhorns came up short against the Panthers, falling 12-2. The Longhorns have struggled against the Panthers recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost meeting.
Meanwhile, Glenwood Springs entered their tilt with Summit on Wednesday with six consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with seven. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 4-3 W against the Tigers.
Jackson Irving made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off nine hits. Irving was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Josh Doll was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Glenwood Springs' victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-5. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for Basalt, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-9.
Wednesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Basalt hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .326. However, it's not like Glenwood Springs struggles in that department as they've averaged .315. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Basalt couldn't quite get it done against Glenwood Springs in their previous meeting back in March of 2024 as they fell 14-11. Will the Longhorns 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.
