Manitou Springs scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Florence Huskies a 23-0 shutout. Considering Manitou Springs has won eight matches by more than six runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Canon Feist was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Feist has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Feist was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Manitou Springs let Maxton Bolster and Logan Moore loose on the outfield. Bolster scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Moore scored three runs while going 2-for-4. Nate Gentzel was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Manitou Springs has been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 13 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-4-1 record this season. As for Florence, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-16.
Manitou Springs will be playing in front of their home fans against Palmer at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Florence, they will head out on the road to face off against Custer County at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Custer County has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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