For the second straight game, Denver Christian will face off against Kent Denver. The Thunder will head out on the road to square off against the Sun Devils at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Denver Christian's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Kent Denver's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Denver Christian was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Kent Denver on Tuesday. The Thunder's pitcher stepped up to hand the Sun Devils a 6-0 shutout. Considering the Thunder have won seven contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
James Lord made a splash no matter where he played. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Denver Christian is 6-1 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 4-5 otherwise. Lord was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season.
Elijah Whitfield
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In other batting news, Elijah Whitfield was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Trey Speir, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Denver Christian hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kent Denver struck out 12 times.
Kent Denver has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-8 record this season. As for Denver Christian, they moved to 10-6 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Thursday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Denver Christian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .329. However, it's not like Kent Denver struggles in that department as they've averaged .318. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
