After three games on the road, Pueblo County is heading back home. They will take on the Discovery Canyon Thunder at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The pair are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.
Pueblo County scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by an 11-3 margin over Lamar. Pueblo County might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won three contests by eight runs or more this season.
Johnathan Gonzales made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Gonzales has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Gonzales was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
In other pitching news, JJ Barger looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks).
Back at the plate, Donovan Walsh was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Discovery Canyon was handed a two-point loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Mesa Ridge on Tuesday. Discovery Canyon blew past Mesa Ridge 21-6. That looming 21-6 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Discovery Canyon yet this season.
Aiden Aubain was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, seven RBI, and four runs. Nate Singleton was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Pueblo County's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-4. As for Discovery Canyon, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Pueblo County has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Discovery Canyon struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.4. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Pueblo County took their win against Discovery Canyon in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 12-3. Does Pueblo County have another victory up their sleeve, or will Discovery Canyon turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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