After only one run in their last matchup, Horizon made sure to put some runs up on the board against Grand Junction Central on Friday. The Horizon Hawks put the hurt on the Grand Junction Central Warriors with a sharp 12-2 win. Horizon's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Caden Bunger looked comfortable as he pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Horizon let Cooper Brennan and Robert Whitaker loose on the outfield. Brennan scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Whitaker scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Austen Ernberger, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Grand Junction Central's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dayton Timbreza, who went 1-for-1 with an RBI.
Horizon's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Grand Junction Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.
Horizon will head out on the road to square off against Fruita Monument at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Horizon's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Fruita Monument's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Grand Junction Central, they will head out on the road to face off against Grand Valley at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Grand Junction Central is facing Grand Valley at the right time seeing as Grand Valley is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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