Angels
| 04/10/25 @ Eagle Valley | 14 |
| 03/08/25 @ D'Evelyn | 12 |
| 03/15/25 vs Pueblo East | 8 |
| 03/12/25 vs Standley Lake | 6 |
| 04/01/25 @ Ponderosa | 4 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Denver East). They were the clear victors by a 14-2 margin over the Eagle Valley Devils on Thursday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Angels needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
Jacob Wilkerson tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Denver East is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-6 otherwise.
At the plate, Evan L'Herault and Jack Lohmeyer did most of the damage at the plate: L'Herault scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances, while Lohmeyer scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Denver East is undefeated when L'Herault posts two or more runs, but 1-7 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Jackson Taylor, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Denver East's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-7. As for Eagle Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Denver East will head out to challenge Montbello at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Eagle Valley, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Rifle at 11:00 a.m. The Devils' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bears have averaged an impressive 8 runs per game this season.
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