The Simla Cubs will face off against the Flatirons Academy Bison at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
If Simla beats Flatirons Academy with 16 runs on Saturday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two matches with that exact score. The Cubs put the hurt on Kiowa with a sharp 16-1 win on Thursday. The Cubs haven't had any issues with the Indians recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Ethan Kissam
| 04/17/25 vs Kiowa | 3 |
| 04/10/25 vs Elbert | 2 |
| 04/08/25 @ Cotopaxi | 2 |
| 04/02/25 vs Cripple Creek-Victor | 2 |
| 03/22/25 @ Akron | 2 |
Wyatt Stanko and Ethan Kissam did most of the damage at the plate: Stanko went 2-for-3 with four stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI, while Kissam went a perfect 3-for-3 with four stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those three hits gave Kissam a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Treven Kocerha, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Simla always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .556. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last game, Flatirons Academy made sure to put some runs up on the board against Denver Academy on Thursday. The Bison were the clear victors by a 33-1 margin over the Mustangs. The Bison's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Braxton Kelley and Jayden Martinez were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Kelley tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Meanwhile, Martinez tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Kelley has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances. At the plate, Kelley went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, three RBI, and one double, while Martinez got on base in all five of his plate appearances with four runs, three RBI, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Parker Wilson was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with four runs, two triples, and four RBI. Caleb Doughty was another key player, getting on base in five of his six plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and four RBI.
Simla's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-4. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Flatirons Academy, their win bumped their record up to 10-3.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Simla has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .449. However, it's not like Flatirons Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .545. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Simla's way against Flatirons Academy in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, as Simla made off with a 13-3 victory. Do the Cubs have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Bison turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
