For the second straight game, Coal Ridge will face off against Basalt. The Titans will square off against the Longhorns at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Coal Ridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.4 runs per game this season.
Coal Ridge took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. Everything went their way against Basalt as they made off with a 17-4 victory. The Titans have beaten the Longhorns the last seven times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Longhorns has come to flipping the script.
John Luke Houston
| 04/24/26 vs Basalt | 5 |
| 04/18/26 @ Moffat County | 4 |
| 04/14/26 vs Battle Mountain | 4 |
| 04/11/26 @ Aspen | 0 |
| 04/07/26 @ Grand Junction Central | 4 |
| + 4 more games |
John Luke Houston made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed five innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
In other batting news, George Roberts and Maddox Olivas did most of the damage at the plate: Roberts went 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs, while Olivas went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, two doubles, and two RBI. That's the most runs Olivas has posted since back in March. Dylan Miller also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Coal Ridge always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .594. They are a perfect 9-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Coal Ridge's record is now 9-6. As for Basalt, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-8 record this season.
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