Bayfield is 9-1 against Centauri since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Bayfield Wolverines will head out on the road to face off against the Centauri Falcons at 11:00 a.m. Bayfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.
Bayfield proved they can win big on Saturday (they won by 20) but on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past Salida 9-7.
Cole Wagner and Tavian Box were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Wagner pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Box tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. At the plate, Wagner scored two runs while going 3-for-3, while Box scored two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Donovan Candelaria was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2. Owen Eidem was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Centauri gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Walsenburg as Centauri made off with a 19-0 win. While fans of Centauri might be used to big wins, the 19-run margin marked the team's biggest victory yet this season.
Like Bayfield, Centauri also got a great game from a two-way player: Devin Brady. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Brady was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dylan Gallardo, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and a stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Kamryn Garcia, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Bayfield's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-6. As for Centauri, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Saturday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bayfield has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .500. However, it's not like Centauri struggles in that department as they've averaged .509. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Bayfield's way against Centauri in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 as Bayfield made off with an 8-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Bayfield since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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