La Junta scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They never let the Florence Huskies onto the board and left with a 31-0 victory. La Junta might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won seven matchups by six runs or more this season.
Luke Garner and Tyler Malden made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Garner pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Malden pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Garner has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Garner went 5-for-5 with five RBI, a run, and a double, while Malden went 3-for-3 with four runs, four RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Tony Rodriquez was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Trevor Johnston, who scored four runs while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
The win got La Junta back to even at 11-11. As for Florence, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 11 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 1-18-1 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: La Junta beat Florence by a score of 21-1 later that day.
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