The Central Catholic Rams will be taking part in a tournament against the Columbine Rebels at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Central Catholic will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
On Tuesday, Central Catholic got the win against Denver Christian by a conclusive 11-1.
Central Catholic secured the win behind a pair of hitters. One of them was Servando Lopez, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run. Another was Sam Smith, who went 2-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Central Catholic was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .583. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .304 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Columbine is ranked highly in their home state and on Tuesday they took on another highly ranked team in the form of Desert Mountain. The Rebels came up short against the Wolves, falling 8-1. The matchup marked the Rebels' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Pryce Richie made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one triple and one run. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season.
Central Catholic's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Columbine, they moved to 5-2 with that loss, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Central Catholic has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .462. However, it's not like Columbine struggles in that department as they've averaged .436. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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