Colorado Academy's rock-solid pitchers showed up for the team's third consecutive shutout on Thursday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Manual Thunderbolts a 20-0 shutout. Considering Colorado Academy has won four matches by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Liam Driver and Fraser Smith made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Driver pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Smith pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). At the plate, Driver scored two runs while getting on base in all two of his plate appearances, while Smith scored a run while getting on base in all two of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Charlie Rakowski was a standout: he went 1-for-1 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Craig Stapleton, who went 2-for-2 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Colorado Academy pushed their record up to 4-2 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Manual, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Colorado Academy will take on Basalt at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Manual, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Thornton at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Manual is facing Thornton at the right time seeing as Thornton is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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