The Casteel Colts will head out to take on the Horizon Huskies at 3:45 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.
It looked like the Kentucky Derby when Casteel faced off against Brophy College Prep on Friday. The Colts took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Broncos. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Colts couldn't push the score so high this time.
Desert Mountain hit Horizon with a four-run fifth inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Huskies fell 8-4 to the Wolves. Huskies fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Wolves since Friday.
Horizon got a good showing from Jack Bolton, who struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits.
At the plate, Johnny Issitt was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs. Maverick Bolen also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Horizon now has a losing record of 3-4. As for Casteel, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Casteel beat Horizon 8-3 in their previous meeting back in March of 2025. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Colts since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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