Fowler has played every game this season on their home field, but they'll have to hit the road on Saturday. They will face off against the Las Animas Trojans at 10:00 a.m. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Saturday, Fowler never let their opponents score. They put the hurt on Burlington with a sharp 10-0 victory.
Harrison Proctor spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just zero earned runs on five hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Weston Johnson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-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. Isaiah Montoya was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Las Animas entered their tilt with Dolores Huerta Prep with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They walked away with a 6-3 win over the Scorpions on Wednesday.
Fowler's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-2. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs per game. As for Las Animas, their win bumped their record up to 6-1.
Everything went Fowler's way against Las Animas in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 as Fowler made off with a 17-6 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Fowler 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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