
Pumas
05/01/25 vs Prospect Ridge Academy | 7 |
04/29/25 @ Prospect Ridge Academy | 6 |
04/28/25 vs Resurrection Christian | 2 |
04/26/25 @ Liberty Common | 15 |
04/24/25 vs Denver Christian | 6 |
+ 13 more games |
Peak to Peak and Kent Denver are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2019, but likely not for long. The Pumas will be playing in front of their home fans against the Sun Devils at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Peak to Peak is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
Peak to Peak took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Prospect Ridge Academy a 7-0 shutout. The Pumas might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by seven runs or more this season.
The result came thanks to AJ Greene's shutout, as he gave up just five hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Dane Hirt was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Cooper Campbell, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run.
Kent Denver couldn't beat Denver Christian on Thursday even though they stacked five runs on them in the third inning. The Sun Devils lost 21-9 to the Thunder. The Sun Devils have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Joseph Covell was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Jack Wilson was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Peak to Peak's win bumped their record up to 10-8. As for Kent Denver, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-9.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Peak to Peak has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .436. 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.
Everything went Peak to Peak's way against Kent Denver in their previous matchup two weeks ago, as Peak to Peak made off with a 12-5 victory. Will the Pumas repeat their success, or do the Sun Devils have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.