Manitou Springs has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will take on the Widefield Gladiators at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Manitou Springs is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
Last Tuesday, Manitou Springs was able to grind out a solid victory over St. Mary's, taking the game 6-3.
Nate Gentzel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 11 Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Hayden Martinez, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Preston Rhodes was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Widefield came up short against Canon City on Wednesday and fell 7-2. Widefield has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Manitou Springs' win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-2-1. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs per game. As for Widefield, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Manitou Springs skirted past Widefield 15-14 in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Manitou Springs since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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