The Glenwood Springs Demons will square off against the Pueblo South Colts at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Glenwood Springs is coming into the match hot, having won their last ten games.
While Glenwood Springs' win against Eagle Valley wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Demons had just enough and edged out the Devils 9-8 on Friday.
The team relied heavily on Noah Smith, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Grady Aguirre, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous four contest, Pueblo South brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over Pueblo Centennial on Saturday. The Colts haven't had any issues with the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Caeden Herrera made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs.
In other batting news, MJ Molina was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two doubles. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in March. Israel Allen was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
Pueblo South always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .517. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pueblo Centennial only posted an OBP of .250.
Glenwood Springs pushed their record up to 17-5 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Pueblo South, their win bumped their record up to 15-8.
Saturday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Glenwood Springs hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .312. However, it's not like Pueblo South struggles in that department as they've averaged .328. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
