Weld Central is 0-3 against Strasburg since April of 2023 but things could change on Monday. The Rebels will be playing at home against the Indians at 3:00 p.m. Weld Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.7 runs per game this season.
Strasburg will take on a team with plenty of momentum: Weld Central extended their winning streak to three on Tuesday. The Rebels came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 5-4 W against Platte Valley. That's two games straight that the Rebels have won by just one run.
Landon Feist made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Feist was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one triple and one run.
Luke Witzel
| 04/07/26 @ Platte Valley | 3 |
| 03/28/26 @ Grand Valley | 1 |
| 03/28/26 @ Grand Valley | 2 |
| 03/27/26 @ Eagle Valley | 1 |
| 03/27/26 @ Eagle Valley | 2 |
| + 8 more games |
In other batting news, Luke Witzel was excellent, going 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2025. Another player making a difference was Lucas Johann, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Strasburg, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They blew past Alameda 11-3 on Saturday. Considering the Indians have won five matchups by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Like Weld Central, Strasburg also got a great game from a two-way player: RJ Weaver. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Weaver was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Coltrane Smith, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one run, and one double. That double was his first of the season. Reagan Rosier was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and one run.
Strasburg's victory bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Weld Central, their win bumped their record up to 8-4.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Weld Central has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .464. However, it's not like Strasburg struggles in that department as they've averaged .487. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
