Rocky Ford hasn't had much luck against Centauri recently, but that could start to change on Friday. Rocky Ford will host Centauri at 10:00 a.m. Rocky Ford is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season.
Rocky Ford's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Florence with a sharp 20-0 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what the Meloneers needed considering they were shut out in their previous match.
Shayne Gonzales made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, he gave up only zero earned runs, the fewest he's had since back in May of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in May of 2024.
Adam Martinez
| 03/25/25 vs Florence | 3 |
| 03/15/25 @ Mitchell | 2 |
| 03/28/24 vs Calhan | 2 |
| 03/19/24 vs Florence | 2 |
| 05/10/24 vs Rye | 1 |
In other batting news, Rocky Ford let Fabian Ortega and Adam Martinez run wild. Ortega scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Martinez got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, three RBI, and one triple. Those three RBI gave Martinez a new career-high. Isiah Vazquez-Gallegos was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Rocky Ford always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .724. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Florence only posted an OBP of .100.
Meanwhile, Centauri was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 7-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of Peyton.
Centauri saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Parker Buhr, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Rocky Ford's win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-3. As for Centauri, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Rocky Ford has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .514. However, it's not like Centauri struggles in that department as they've averaged .438. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Rocky Ford might still be hurting after the 11-5 defeat they got from Centauri in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Will Rocky Ford have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
