The Thornton Trojans will square off against the Fort Lupton Bluedevils at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with nine consecutive losses for Thornton and three for Fort Lupton.
Thornton fell victim to Mountain Range and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They came up short against the Mustangs, falling 17-0.
Meanwhile, Fort Lupton didn't have quite enough to beat Byers on Thursday and fell 4-3.
Josiah Gonzales spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Brayden Carnahan was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. He has become a key player for Fort Lupton: the team is 5-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 2-13 otherwise.
Fort Lupton's defeat dropped their record down to 7-14. As for Thornton, their loss dropped their record down to 2-15.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Thornton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .459. However, it's not like Fort Lupton struggles in that department as they've averaged .437. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Thornton suffered a grim 19-9 defeat to Fort Lupton when the teams last played back in March of 2025. Will the Trojans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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