The Salida Spartans are taking a road trip to challenge the Summit Tigers at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Salida is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
Salida is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Manitou Springs just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Saturday. They fell just short of the Mustangs by a score of 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Spartans have suffered since April 16, 2024.
Anthony Taverna
| 04/08/25 @ Florence | 3 |
| 03/29/25 vs Meeker | 3 |
| 04/12/25 vs Manitou Springs | 2 |
| 04/12/25 vs Manitou Springs | 2 |
| 04/07/25 @ Buena Vista | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Anthony Taverna was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits (and not a single walk). Furthermore, he didn't allow a single walk, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in March. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run and two runs. He has become a key player for Salida: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 3-4 otherwise.
In other batting news, Bryce Rodrigue made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That home run marked the first that he launched this season. Another player making a difference was Hudson Fisher, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Tigers on Saturday. Summit lost 13-3 to Canon City.
Summit saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was JP Vietti, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
Salida's defeat dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Summit, their loss ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Salida has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Summit struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.4 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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