Pueblo West scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Pueblo Centennial Bulldogs with a sharp 22-1 win. With that victory, Pueblo West brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.
Blake Mares looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Jaiven Baca was a standout: he scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Trace Humphrey was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
On Pueblo Centennial's side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Justice Lobato, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Pueblo West has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 11-9 record this season. As for Pueblo Centennial, they dropped their record down to 5-15 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
Pueblo West will take on Pueblo County at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Pueblo West comes in on three and Pueblo County on four. As for Pueblo Centennial, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Pueblo South at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pueblo Centennial is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
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