For the second straight game, Denver Christian will face off against Colorado Academy. The Thunder will host the Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Denver Christian 3.8, Colorado Academy 3.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Wednesday just wasn't the day for Denver Christian's offense. They came up short against Colorado Academy on Wednesday, falling 9-0. The Thunder's defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
For Colorado Academy's part, Charlie Rakowski made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Rakowski has posted since back in April. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Kieran Delaney was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April. Jordan Reiter was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three runs.
Colorado Academy has been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 13 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs over those games. As for Denver Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 13-7.
Both Denver Christian and Colorado Academy just can't seem to miss. The Thunder have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.8 hits per game. However, it's not like Colorado Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.1 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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