Pueblo County scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Lamar Thunder with a sharp 11-3 victory. Pueblo County might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won three matches by eight runs or more this season.
Johnathan Gonzales was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Gonzales has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Gonzales was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
In other pitching news, JJ Barger looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks).
Back at the plate, Donovan Walsh was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
On Lamar's side, Cael Buxton was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Pueblo County now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Lamar, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-5.
Pueblo County will be playing in front of their home fans against Discovery Canyon at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Discovery Canyon is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season. As for Lamar, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on St. Mary's at 4:30 p.m. in Friday's first game. St. Mary's is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
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