Rocky Mountain Lutheran was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They suffered a tough 19-2 defeat at the hands of the Flatirons Academy Bison. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Rocky Mountain Lutheran of the 12-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Rocky Mountain Lutheran saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jones Stephenson, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Flatirons Academy's side, Mateo Pope made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Pope was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Rex Beck was a standout: he went 3-for-5 with three runs, three doubles, and three RBI. Aidan Lambrecht was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
Rocky Mountain Lutheran's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Flatirons Academy, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-2.
Rocky Mountain Lutheran will head out on the road to face off against DSST: Montview at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Flatirons Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Simla at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Flatirons Academy will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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