After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Frederick, Fort Lupton was happy to have turned things around on Monday. Everything went their way against the Englewood Pirates as they made off with a 12-6 victory. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Bluedevils considering their two-run performance the contest before.
Javier Ortiz made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Fort Lupton is 2-1 when Ortiz allows one or fewer hits, but 4-6 otherwise. Ortiz was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run.
Jesse Ceretto
| 04/07/25 @ Jefferson | 4 |
| 04/14/25 @ Englewood | 2 |
| 04/10/25 vs Arrupe Jesuit | 2 |
| 04/04/25 @ Middle Park | 2 |
| 04/12/25 @ Frederick | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jesse Ceretto, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. He is becoming a predictor of Fort Lupton's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 3-6 when he doesn't). Julian Arreguin was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-5.
Fort Lupton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Fort Lupton's record now sits at 6-7. As for Englewood, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fort Lupton will square off against Arvada at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bluedevils' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 9.8 runs per game this season. As for Englewood, they will take on Jefferson Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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