While La Junta didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They put the hurt on the Sand Creek Scorpions with a sharp 11-4 win on Friday. The victory continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Scorpions: they've now won five in a row.
Isabelle Aragon was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Aragon was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season.
In other batting news, Julianna Vasquez was a standout: she went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Rylie Ortiz was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Tigers
| 09/05/25 @ Sand Creek | 13 |
| 09/05/25 vs Cheyenne Mountain | 2 |
| 08/30/25 vs Pueblo Centennial | 4 |
| 08/28/25 vs Burlington | 5 |
| 08/26/25 @ Limon | 8 |
| + 9 more games |
La Junta kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in October of 2024.
La Junta's record is now 6-3. As for Sand Creek, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-4.
La Junta has already played their next matchup, a 3-2 loss against Mesa Ridge on the 6th. As for Sand Creek, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 11-8 defeat against George Washington on the 6th.
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