Fort Collins scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They blew past the Mountain Range Mustangs 20-5. Fort Collins might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won six contests by ten runs or more this season.
The team relied heavily on Kaden Souders, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs. Gino Maccarini was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2.
On Mountain Range's side, they got a good showing from Zane Weingartner, who pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Weingartner has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Mountain Range saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Carter Rohrig, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
The victory was the eighth in a row for Fort Collins, bringing their record for this year to 17-3. As for Mountain Range, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 15 of their last 16 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-19 record this season.
Fort Collins will be playing at home against Horizon at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Fort Collins' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Horizon's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Mountain Range, they will head out on the road to take on Fossil Ridge at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Fossil Ridge will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Mountain Range surely won't give up without a fight.
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