It was a proper cat-fight when La Junta duked it out with Resurrection Christian on Saturday. The Tigers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Cougars, sneaking past 14-13. With that victory, the Tigers brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Isabelle Aragon was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over ten innings while giving up just one earned (and 12 unearned) runs off five hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-6 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. That triple was her first of the season.
Chloe Numez
| 10/18/25 vs Resurrection Christian | 3 |
| 09/11/25 @ Rocky Ford | 2 |
| 10/02/25 @ Pueblo South | 1 |
| 08/26/25 @ Limon | 1 |
| 08/23/25 vs Peak to Peak | 1 |
In other batting news, Chloe Numez was a standout: she went 4-for-6 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Ayanna Torrez also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
La Junta kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
The win got La Junta back to even at 12-12. As for Resurrection Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season.
La Junta didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 15-0 loss against Eaton on the 18th. Resurrection Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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