The St. Mary's Pirates will square off against the Kent Denver Sun Devils at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
St. Mary's is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Manitou Springs just ended the team's six-game winning streak on Tuesday. They came up short against the Mustangs, falling 11-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Pirates have suffered since April 5th.
Simon Clune made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Meanwhile, Kent Denver was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 12-3 to Colorado Academy.
Kent Denver saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jack Wilson, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Kent Denver's loss dropped their record down to 9-7. As for St. Mary's, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-5.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. St. Mary's has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .463. However, it's not like Kent Denver struggles in that department as they've averaged .457. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
St. Mary's might still be hurting after the 14-1 loss they got from Kent Denver when the teams last played back in May of 2016. Will the Pirates have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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