The Peak to Peak Pumas are headed away from home for the first time to challenge the Weld Central Rebels at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Peak to Peak is leaving town to face Weld Central after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. Peak to Peak fell just short of Frederick by a score of 7-5 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Pumas have suffered since April 4, 2024.
Drew Kraft was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2024.
Meanwhile, Weld Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss dating back to last season. They took a 12-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of Jefferson Academy.
Luke Witzel put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). What's more, he gave up only zero earned runs, the fewest he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Pierce Thoene made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Peak to Peak beat Weld Central 7-2 in their previous meeting back in May of 2018. Does Peak to Peak have another victory up their sleeve, or will Weld Central turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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