The Castle View Sabercats will be playing at home against the Heritage Eagles at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Castle View is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
Castle View is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Colorado's top teams: Regis Jesuit, who was ranked third in their home state at the time (Castle View was ranked fourth). Castle View fell just short of Regis Jesuit by a score of 4-3 on Monday. Castle View's loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Matthew Potter was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Derek Gordon and Sam Harry stepped up to the plate in a big way. Gordon went 2-for-3 with three RBI, while Harry scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Heritage has not done well against Mountain Vista recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Heritage had just enough and edged Mountain Vista out 8-6. The win made it back-to-back victories for Heritage.
Heritage also got a great performance from Jaden McKinney as he struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off three hits.
On the hitting side, Grant Bazinet was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Hunter Eells, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Castle View's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-4. As for Heritage, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 9-6 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Castle View has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Heritage struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Castle View might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Heritage when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Thankfully for Castle View, Cade Kunz (who didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over six innings pitched) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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