Pueblo East is 2-8 against Pueblo County since September of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Eagles are taking a road trip to challenge the Hornets at 7:00 p.m. Pueblo East has given up an average of 9.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Pueblo East came up short against Pueblo Central on Tuesday, falling 22-5.
Pueblo East saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Luciana Cervantes, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Frederick hit Pueblo County with a four-run fourth inning on Saturday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Hornets took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Golden Eagles. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Hornets couldn't push the score so high this time.
Pueblo East's loss dropped their record down to 10-10. As for Pueblo County, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-6.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Pueblo East has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .496. However, it's not like Pueblo County struggles in that department as they've averaged .454. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Pueblo East suffered a grim 21-3 defeat to Pueblo County in their previous meeting two weeks ago. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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