The Manitou Springs Mustangs will head out on the road to take on the La Junta Tigers at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Manitou Springs is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering University just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Monday. They fell victim to a rough 16-4 loss at the hands of the Bulldogs. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Manitou Springs in their matchups with University: they've now lost three in a row.
Manitou Springs saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Canon Feist, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
Meanwhile, La Junta suffered a tough 8-1 loss at the hands of Pueblo Central on Wednesday.
Manitou Springs' defeat dropped their record down to 9-3-1. As for La Junta, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
Saturday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Manitou Springs has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .476. However, it's not like La Junta struggles in that department as they've averaged .471. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Manitou Springs might still be hurting after the 11-5 loss they got from La Junta when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Thankfully for Manitou Springs, Steven Salas (who didn't allow a single earned run over 4.2 innings pitched) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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