After five games on the road, Bayfield is heading back home. They will take on the Durango Demons at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Bayfield's 18-6 record from last season is now well into the rear view mirror after another tough outing. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 14-7 walloping at the hands of Grand County last Tuesday.
Austin Wilmer made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Donovan Candelaria, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Durango pushed their score all the way to 11 on Saturday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell just short of Liberty by a score of 12-11. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Durango in their matchups with Liberty: they've now lost four in a row.
Coen Anderson was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Dylan Burns, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
Even though they lost, Durango was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Liberty only hit a.
Bayfield dropped their record down to 1-4 with that loss, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Durango, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-2.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bayfield has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .500. However, it's not like Durango struggles in that department as they've averaged .438. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Bayfield might still be hurting after the 22-12 loss they got from Durango in their previous meeting on March 7th. Will Bayfield have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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