After flying high against DSST: Montview on Tuesday, Manual came back down to earth. The Thunderbolts lost 21-7 to the Montbello Warriors on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Thunderbolts have suffered since March 18th.
Juan Flores-Delgado
| 04/22/25 @ DSST: Montview | 3 |
| 04/24/25 vs Montbello | 2 |
| 04/08/25 vs Bruce Randolph | 2 |
| 04/02/25 vs DSST: Montview | 2 |
| 04/15/25 @ Kennedy | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Juan Flores-Delgado was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Manual's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 4-5 when he doesn't).
Manual has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-6 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.5 runs over those games. As for Montbello, they moved to 5-11 with that win, which also ended their six-game losing streak.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Manual will welcome Denver West at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Thunderbolts are facing the Cowboys at the right time seeing as the Cowboys are stuck on a 14-game losing streak. As for Montbello, they will be playing at home against Northfield at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Nighthawks have averaged an impressive 8.6 runs per game this season.
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