While Denver South couldn't quite beat Vista PEAK Prep on Friday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the ten-point loss they were dealt last Wednesday. The Denver South Ravens fell just short of the Vista PEAK Prep Bison by a score of 8-6. Denver South was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Vista PEAK Prep apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Finn Royer was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Royer has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Royer was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a triple and a run.
In other batting news, Dylan Coppeck made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Henry Nelson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Like Denver South, Vista PEAK Prep also got a great game from a two-way player: Connor Angelini. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Angelini was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Evan Kelly was excellent, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. Ezra Wise was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Denver South now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Vista PEAK Prep, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season.
Denver South will head out on the road to take on Highlands Ranch at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Highlands Ranch is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Vista PEAK Prep, they will head out on the road to face off against Far Northeast W at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Vista PEAK Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.1 runs per game this season.
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