Colorado Springs Christian is 6-1 against Ellicott since April of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Lions are taking a road trip to face off against the Thunderhawks. Colorado Springs Christian will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
Colorado Springs Christian took a 11-run loss the last time they faced off against Woodland Park, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Lions came out on top in a nail-biter against the Panthers on Thursday, sneaking past 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Lions have posted since April 1st.
Colorado Springs Christian got a great performance from Micah Davies as he pitched six innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits.
Austin Leigh
| 05/01/25 vs Woodland Park | 2 |
| 03/17/25 vs Calhan | 2 |
| 03/13/25 vs Woodland Park | 2 |
| 04/29/25 vs Rocky Ford | 1 |
| 04/24/25 @ Florence | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Austin Leigh, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Colorado Springs Christian's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 2-1 (and 4-9 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Ben Garl, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, Ellicott came up short against Clear Creek on Saturday and fell 12-7.
Ellicott's defeat dropped their record down to 4-13-1. As for Colorado Springs Christian, their record now sits at 6-10.
Colorado Springs Christian might still be hurting after the 20-7 loss they got from Ellicott in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Can the Lions avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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