The home team had won the previous four meetings between Manitou Springs and Lamar, and Manitou Springs kept the tradition alive. The Mustangs came out on top against the Thunder by a score of 7-4 on Thursday. The Mustangs have beaten the Thunder the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Thunder has come to flipping the script.
Hayden Martinez was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs. He is becoming a predictor of Manitou Springs' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 2-7 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Trafford Havens, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run.
Mustangs
| 04/17/25 vs Lamar | 11 |
| 04/12/25 @ Salida | 10 |
| 04/02/25 vs Peyton | 10 |
| 03/25/25 vs St. Helens | 6 |
| 03/24/25 vs La Grande | 2 |
| + 7 more games |
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Manitou Springs kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in May of 2024.
Manitou Springs' win bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Lamar, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 9-4 record.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Manitou Springs beat the Thunder by a score of 13-3 later that day.
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