La Junta can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Friday. They never let the Canon City Tigers onto the board and left with a 7-0 victory. The win was a breath of fresh air for La Junta as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Trevor Johnston spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just zero earned runs on four hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, La Junta let Eli Stokes and Keo Fisher loose on the outfield. Stokes scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Fisher went 1-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
La Junta's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-7. As for Canon City, they now have a losing record at 5-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. La Junta is on the road again on Wednesday to play Pueblo Central at 4:00 p.m. As for Canon City, they will take on Mesa Ridge at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Canon City is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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