Peak to Peak dropped their record down to 9-8 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Prospect Ridge Academy Miners by a score of 7-6. The Pumas were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Miners apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Owen Branscum
| 04/12/25 @ Colorado Academy | 4 |
| 04/22/25 @ Denver Christian | 3 |
| 03/10/25 @ Weld Central | 3 |
| 04/29/25 @ Prospect Ridge Academy | 2 |
| 04/24/25 vs Denver Christian | 2 |
| + 7 more games |
Owen Branscum was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). What's more, he gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in May of 2024. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. He has become a key player for Peak to Peak: the team is 5-2 when he posts at least two runs, but 4-6 otherwise.
In other batting news, Cooper Campbell made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. AJ Greene was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run.
As for Prospect Ridge Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-7 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games.
On Prospect Ridge Academy's side, the team relied heavily on Zeke Bote, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most hits Bote has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Josiah Bote, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Peak to Peak beat Prospect Ridge Academy by a score of 7-0 on Thursday.
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