Baseball Recap: Pomona Wins Going Away Against Wheat Ridge

Pomona had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the Wheat Ridge Farmers on Friday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 13-2 back in April.

Brayden Richards made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024.

Spencer Werner

Hits (Career)

05/02/25 @ Wheat Ridge	3
04/29/25 vs Evergreen	2
03/22/25 @ Greenway	2
03/15/25 vs Mountain Range	2
05/03/24 @ Greeley Central	2

In other batting news, Spencer Werner was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, one triple, and one run. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Tavin Caldwell, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.

Pomona was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .483. They are 4-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.

Pomona's win bumped their record up to 6-12. As for Wheat Ridge, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 11 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-15 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Pomona will square off against rival Green Mountain at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Meanwhile, Wheat Ridge is set to take on their familiar foe Golden at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.