Baseball Recap: University Finds Playoff Glory Versus Manitou Springs

Bulldogs

Previous Games

05/16/25 vs Manitou Springs	16-1
05/16/25 vs Lincoln	14-0
05/12/25 vs Mead	2-1
05/08/25 vs Strasburg	15-0
05/06/25 @ Weld Central	14-5
+ 9 more games

It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but University had no problem doing just that on Friday. They blew past the Manitou Springs Mustangs 16-1. Winning may never get old, but the Bulldogs sure are getting used to it with their 14th in a row.

Gage Viken was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March of 2024.

In other batting news, Damian Alvarez was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and two RBI. Preston Natividad was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.

University was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .556. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.

University's victory bumped their record up to 22-3. As for Manitou Springs, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-11 record this season.

As of now, neither University nor Manitou Springs have any future games scheduled.