After four games on the road, Sierra Grande is heading back home. They will take on the Antonito Trojans at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. Sierra Grande is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 17.2 runs per game this season.
Sierra Grande will make a triumphant return home after picking up their first road win of the season at Walsenburg expense on Tuesday. Sierra Grande fell victim to a tough 14-5 loss at the hands of Walsenburg. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Sierra Grande has scored all season.
Derek Martinez was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. Martinez is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Brian Ontiveros, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Antonito put the finishing touches on their fourth blowout victory of the season last Tuesday. They blew past Centennial 15-8. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Antonito considering their two-run performance the game before.
Rylan Trant made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single hit while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. Trant was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Darius Cisneros-Gomez was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Matthew Mascarenaz, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.
Having lost for the first time this season, Sierra Grande fell to 10-1. As for Antonito, the victory got them back to even at 5-5-1.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Sierra Grande has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .647. However, it's not like Antonito struggles in that department as they've averaged .556. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Sierra Grande might still be hurting after the 13-1 defeat they got from Antonito in their previous matchup back in April of 2019. Can Sierra Grande avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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