Denver West is 0-3 against Manual since March of 2022 but things could change on Saturday. The Cowboys are taking a road trip to face off against the Thunderbolts at 10:00 a.m. Denver West has given up an average of 18.1 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Denver West is headed into Saturday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 34th straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They came up short against Bruce Randolph, falling 14-0. While getting shut out isn't ideal, the Cowboys haven't been shut out since back in March.
Manual couldn't beat Montbello on Thursday even though they stacked five runs on them in the second inning. The Thunderbolts lost 21-7 to the Warriors. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Thunderbolts have suffered since March 18th.
Juan Flores-Delgado was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Manual's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 4-5 when he doesn't).
Manual has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-6 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.5 runs over those games. As for Denver West, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-14.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Denver West has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Manual struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 5.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Denver West suffered a grim 16-3 defeat to Manual in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Can the Cowboys avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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